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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

Refer to the given passage and answer the following questions. When alcohols react with carboxylic acids in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid, compounds with fruity smell called esters are formed. Also, alcohols on oxidation in the presence of acidified K_2 ,Cr_2,O_7 , form carboxylic acids. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding these two compounds? I. They both react with sodium metal to evolve a combustible gas. II. They both react with NaHCO_3 to evolve a gas which turns lime water milky. III. They both turn blue litmus red.

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