MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesCH CH CH Cl CO H

Benzoic acid with Ba(OH)2 gives

A.barium benzoate✓ Correct

B.benzaldehyde

C.benzene

D.toluene

Explanation

Benzoic acid is a carboxylic acid i.e. a –COOH group is present in it. Its chemical formula is 6 5 C H COOH . When we add barium hydroxide to benzoic acid, we obtain a barium benzoate salt. Therefore, the correct answer is option (a).

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