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Correct answer: C
The question asks:
Which compound is most reactive toward an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate, ?
1. Key chemical idea
An aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is a weak base. It reacts readily with compounds that are sufficiently acidic.
In organic chemistry, the common comparison is:
- Carboxylic acids react with giving brisk effervescence of .
- Phenols generally do not react with because they are not acidic enough.
- Alcohols and hydrocarbons also do not react.
The reaction for a carboxylic acid is:
So the most reactive compound will be the most acidic among the options.
2. Missing structural options
In the provided question, the structures/formulas for options A, B, C, D are not visible. Therefore, I cannot explicitly evaluate each option structurally.
However, since the stored correct answer is C, the most likely interpretation is that option C is the compound with the highest acidity, typically a carboxylic acid (or the strongest acid among the given organic compounds).
3. Conclusion
A compound that reacts most readily with aqueous sodium carbonate must be acidic enough to liberate carbon dioxide from carbonate. Among standard organic functional groups, this is usually a carboxylic acid.
Therefore, the derived answer is:
provided option C corresponds to the most acidic compound.
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