Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 281

Question: In the esterification reaction of alcohols

[Bihar CEE 1995]

Options:

A) $ O{H^{-}} $ is replaced by $ CH_3COO $ group

B) $ O{H^{-}} $ is replaced by chlorine

C) $ {H^{-}} $ is replaced by sodium metal

D) $ O{H^{-}} $ is replaced by $ C_2H_5OH $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ CH_3COOH+C_2H_5OH\to \underset{Ethylacetate}{\mathop{CH_3COOC_2H_5}}+H_2O $