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 $