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JAMB Chemistry 2023 Question 24

Question 24

Alkanoic Acids and Esters

CH3CH2OH + CH3COOH → (Conc H2SO4) Y + Z
Y and Z in the reaction above represent

  1. A.CH3CH2COCH3 and H2O
  2. B.CH3COCH3 and H2O
  3. C.CH3CH2CHO and CH4
  4. D.CH3COOCH2CH3 and H2O
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Answer: D (CH3COOCH2CH3 and H2O)

Explanation

An alkanol and an alkanoic acid react (esterification) to give an ester, ethyl ethanoate, and water.