Write balanced equations for the reaction of each of the following carboxylic acids with NaOH. Part A formic acid Express your answer as a chemical equation. A chemical reaction does not occur for this question. Request Answer Part B 3-chloropropanoic acid Express your answer as a chemical equation. nothing A chemical reaction does not occur for this question.

Part A

HCOOH(aq) + NaOH(aq) → HCOONa(aq) + H2O(l)

Part B

ClCH2CH2CO2H(aq) + NaOH(aq) > ClCH2CH2CO2Na(aq) + H2O(l)

Explanation:

The reaction between an alkanoic acid and a base is a neutralization reaction. The reaction occurs as follows;

RCOOH + NaOH > RCOONa + H2O

We have to note the fact that the net ionic reaction still remains;

H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) ---> H2O(l)

In both cases, the reaction can occur and they actually do occur as written.

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