Carboxylic Acid and Acid DerivativesEasy
Question
A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated H2SO4 was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was :
Options
A.CH3OH
B.HCHO
C.CH3COCH3
D.CH3COOH
Solution
Esterification reaction is involved
CH3COOH(l) + C2H5OH(l)
CH3COOC2H5(l) + H2O(l)
CH3COOH(l) + C2H5OH(l)
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