JAMB Chemistry 2013 Objective — Question 43

Question 43 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The compound that will react with sodium hydroxide to form salt and water only is

A. CH3CH=CH2
B. CH3CH2COOHCorrect
C. C6H12O6
D. (CH3)3COH

Explanation

A compound that reacts with sodium hydroxide (a base) to give salt and water only must be an acid. CH3CH2COOH (propanoic acid) is an acid: CH3CH2COOH + NaOH → CH3CH2COONa + H2O.

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