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Published on: August 11, 2026
Select the incorrect statements from the following:
A
In sodium bicarbonate test formation of brisk effervescence shows the presence of - CHO group.
B and E only
B and E only
B
Benzoic acid treated with sodium bicarbonate forms sodium benzoate.
C and D only
C and D only
C
Heat a small quantity of carboxylic acid with ethyl alcohol and a little dil. 
forms ester with a fruity smell.
A, C and E only
forms ester with a fruity smell. A, C and E only
D
Dip blue litmus paper in the aqueous solution or suspension of the compound turns red indicates the presence of an acid.
(E) When propanoic acid reacts with ethanol, it forms ethyl propanoate with
.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
B, C and E only
(E) When propanoic acid reacts with ethanol, it forms ethyl propanoate with
. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
B, C and E only
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Among the given statements, A, C and E are incorrect while the statements B and D are
correct. The correct form of Statements A, C and E are:
• In sodium bicarbonate test, formation of brisk effervescence shows the presence of -COOH group.
• On heating a small quantity of carboxylic acid with ethyl alcohol and a little conc. 
forms ester with a fruity smell.
• When propanoic acid reacts with ethanol it forms ethyl propanoate with 
.
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