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Published on: August 13, 2026
When a pinch of sodium bicarbonate is added to carboxylic acid brisk effervescence is
produced. This effervescence is produced due to evolution of
A
H 2 gas
B
CO gas
C
gas
D
N 2 gas
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
When a pinch of sodium bicarbonate is added to carboxlic acid following reaction takes place.
Large amount of 
gas is released in the reaction which producres brisk effervescence.
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