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JAMB Chemistry 1997 Question 42

Question 42

Alkanoic Acids and Esters

The reaction of an alkanol with an alkanoic acid in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 will produce an

  1. A.alkanal
  2. B.alkanoate
  3. C.alkanone
  4. D.alkyne
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (alkanoate)

Explanation

An alkanol and an alkanoic acid react (esterification) to give an ester, which is named as an alkyl alkanoate.