Describe a test for carboxylic acids. - Vidyadip

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Describe a test for carboxylic acids.

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Litmus test: Some blue litmus solution is added to the organic compound (to be tested). If the blue litmus solution turns red, it shows that the organic compound is acidic in nature and hence it is a carboxylic acid.

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