Class 12Chemistry2 Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Carboxylic Acids and their DerivativesProperties of Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives
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- AIt is weaker than $CH_3COOH$ (acetic acid).
- BIt acts as a reducing agent.
- CIt gives a ketone when its calcium salt is heated.
- DIt acts as an oxidizing agent.
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