Aldehydes Ketones Question 168
Question: The reaction, $ CH_3-\overset{\overset{O}{\mathop{||}}}{\mathop{C}}-OCH_3+C_2H_5OH\xrightarrow{{H^{+}}\ or\ O{H^{-}}} $ $ CH_3-\overset{\overset{O}{\mathop{||}}}{\mathop{C}}-OC_2H_5+\ CH_3OH $ is called
[MP PMT 2003]
Options:
A) Perkin’s reaction
B) Claisen Schmidt reaction
C) Esterification
D) Trans-esterification
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The substitution of alkoxy group of ester by an alcohol, is called trans-esterification. It occurs in presence of either an acid or base.
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