Carboxylic Acids -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Carboxylic Acids”:

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Question 1: What is the functional group present in carboxylic acids?

(a) Alcohol group
(b) Carboxyl group
(c) Carbonyl group
(d) Amino group

Question 2: Which of the following is a common property of carboxylic acids?

(a) They have high solubility in water
(b) They have low boiling points
(c) They are strong bases
(d) They are non-polar compounds

Question 3: Which of the following carboxylic acids is commonly found in vinegar?

(a) Formic acid
(b) Acetic acid
(c) Butyric acid
(d) Propionic acid

Question 4: What happens when a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst?

(a) Esterification
(b) Hydrolysis
(c) Reduction
(d) Oxidation

Question 5: Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between a carboxylic acid and a ketone?

(a) Tollen's reagent
(b) Fehling's solution
(c) Benedict's reagent
(d) Sodium bicarbonate

Question 6: Which of the following carboxylic acids is commonly used in the production of soaps and detergents?

(a) Propionic acid
(b) Stearic acid
(c) Acetic acid
(d) Butyric acid

Question 7: Which of the following is a common property of carboxylic acids in terms of acidity?

(a) They are weak acids
(b) They are strong acids
(c) They are neutral
(d) They are basic

Question 8: Which of the following is a product of the reaction between a carboxylic acid and a metal hydroxide?

(a) Salt and water
(b) Alcohol and water
(c) Ester and water
(d) Amine and water

Question 9: Which of the following is a common use of benzoic acid?

(a) As a preservative in food and cosmetics
(b) As a fuel additive
(c) As a solvent in organic reactions
(d) As a plasticizer in polymers

Question 10: Which of the following is a characteristic reaction of carboxylic acids with alcohols?

(a) Hydrolysis
(b) Reduction
(c) Oxidation
(d) Esterification