The confirmatory test for alkanoic acids in organic qualitative analysis is the?

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The confirmatory test for alkanoic acids in organic qualitative analysis is the?

  • turning of wet blue litmus paper red
  • reaction with alkanols to form esters checkmark
  • reaction with sodium hydroxide to form salt and water
  • reaction with aqueous Na2COsp3 to liberate a gas which turns lime water milky

The correct answer is: B

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