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In Chemistry / High School | 2014-08-25

Which compound would most likely turn litmus paper to a red color?

a. CH₃CH₂CH₂OH
b. CH₃CH(Br)CH(Br)CH₃
c. CH₃CH₂CH(Br)CH₃
d. CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH
e. CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃

Asked by Ollie647

Answer (2)

answer D, because it's acid

Answered by pyromorphite | 2024-06-10

The compound that would most likely turn litmus paper red is d. CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH , which is butanoic acid. This compound is acidic, unlike the others that are either alcohols or hydrocarbons. Litmus paper turns red in the presence of acids, confirming that butanoic acid is the correct choice.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-24

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