Question 41
Alkanoic Acids and EstersCH3COOH + CH3CH2OH → X + Y (conc. H2SO4)
X and Y in the reaction above are respectively
- A.CH3COCH3 and H2O
- B.CH3CH2COCH3 and H2O
- C.CH3COOCH2CH3 and H2O
- D.CH3CH2CHO and CH4
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (CH3COOCH2CH3 and H2O)
Explanation
An acid and an alcohol react (esterification) to form an ester and water. Ethanoic acid and ethanol give ethyl ethanoate, CH3COOCH2CH3, and H2O.