What is the main product when butanoic acid is treated with sodium bicarbonate?

A. Butanoate
B. Butanol
C. Sodium butanoate
D. Carbon dioxide

Answer: Sodium butanoate

Additional Information: Treating butanoic acid with sodium bicarbonate produces sodium butanoate and carbon dioxide.

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