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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids2 Marks
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How is propanoic acid obtained from methyl propanoate ?###When methyl propanoate is heated with dil. NaOH, sodium, salt is obtained, which on hydrolysis gives propanoic acid.
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