Which of the following compounds reacts with sodium hydroxide to form a salt?
A
CH 3CH 2COOH
B
(CH3) 3COH
C
CH3CH=CH 2
D
C 6H 12O 6
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Like aqueous mineral acids, an alkanoic acid like propanoic acid (CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)COOH) neutralizes a base like NaOH to produce a salt and water only in a NEUTRALIZATION REACTION.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #36728)