Question 23
Alkanoic Acids and EstersWhich of the following is acceptable as the organic product of the reaction of ethanoic acid and ethanol with an acid catalyst?
- A.Ethyl ethanoate
- B.Methyl ethanoate
- C.Ethyl methyl ketone
- D.Butanol
- E.None.
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Answer: A (Ethyl ethanoate)
Explanation
Ethanoic acid + ethanol → ethyl ethanoate + water (esterification). The ester is named after the alcohol (ethyl) and the acid (ethanoate).