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If you test an unknown organic compound and find it to be soluble in 5% aqueous NaHCO3, what functional group does it probably contain?

Sagot :

Answer:

carboxylic acid

Explanation:

Phenols will not be water-soluble unless a strong base is used (10% NaOH), and amines are only water-soluble if acid is used.