BRAINCAKEBases
A base is a proton (H+) acceptor. In organic chemistry the hydroxide ion and amines are the most common bases.
The hydroxide ion accepts a proton to form water. Sodium hydroxide neutralises carboxylic acids to give a salt and water, and reacts with phenol to form sodium phenoxide.
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