Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 30
Question: Which of the following react with benzoic acid to form ethyl benzoate
[Pb. CET 2001]
Options:
A) Ethyl alcohol
B) Cinnamic acid
C) Sodium ethoxide
D) Ethyl chloride
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
When benzoic acid reacts with ethyl alcohol in the presence of sulphuric acid ethyl benzoate is formed. This is known as esterification. $ \underset{\text{Benzoic acid}}{\mathop{C_6H_5COOH}}+\underset{\text{Ethyl alcohol}}{\mathop{C_2H_5OH}}\xrightarrow{H_2SO_4} $
$ \underset{\text{Ethyl benzoate}}{\mathop{C_6H_5COOC_2H_5}}+\underset{water}{\mathop{H_2O}} $
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