Question: succinic acid has the formula (ch2)n(cooh)2?
Answer: Succinic acid has the formula (ch2)n(cooh)2 and reacts with dilute sodium hydroxide as follows: (ch2)n(cooh)2 + 2naoh  (ch2)n(coona)2 + 2h2o 2.0 g of succinic acid were dissolved in water and the solution made up to 250 cm3.