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Carboxylic Acids and Its DerivativesEssay Preview: Carboxylic Acids and Its DerivativesReport this essaySolubility in 5% NaHCO3Carboxylic acids can be easily dissolved in a basic solution such as sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3). This is a reaction-solubility test since NaHCO3 reacts with acetic acid and benzoic acid producing water-soluble salts, RCO2- Na+, thus giving off a positive result.