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a level OCR chemistry question

the question asks how i would distinguish between an ester and carboxylic acid in a test tube reaction but I just don't know what it could be
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Original post by esha06
the question asks how i would distinguish between an ester and carboxylic acid in a test tube reaction but I just don't know what it could be

anyone??? 😭😭😭
Reply 2
carboxylic acids will react with metal carbonates to release CO2, esters wont
Reply 3
Original post by Scanjo63
carboxylic acids will react with metal carbonates to release CO2, esters wont

thank you 😭

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