What are the experiments we can do for testing Carboxylic Acids ?
A carboxylic acid can be identified by the following tests: 1. Litmus test 2. Sodium Bicarbonate 3. Ester test. To a small portion of the organic compound taken in a test tube, a pinch of solid sodium bicarbonate is added. Evolution of carbon dioxide with brisk effervescence shows the presence of carboxylic acid. Alcohols do not give this test.