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WAEC Chemistry 2013 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The major product formed by the reaction between ethanoic acid and aqueous sodium hydroxide is

  • A. soap
  • B. sodium ethanoateCorrect
  • C. sodium methoxide
  • D. water

Explanation

The major product formed by the reaction between ethanoic acid and aqueous sodium hydroxide is sodium ethanoate. CH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COONa + H2O (Ethanoic acid + Sodium hydroxide → Sodium ethanoate).

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