Carboxylic Acids Question 114
Question: The reaction of an ester $ RCOO{R}’ $ with an alcohol $ {R}‘‘OH $ in the presence of an acid gives
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Options:
A) $ RCOOH $
B) $ {R}‘COOH $
C) $ {R}‘‘COOR $
D) $ RCOO{R}’’ $
E) $ {R}‘COO{R}’’ $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ R-COO{R}’+{R}‘‘OH $
$ RCOO{R}’’+{R}‘OH $ The exchange of alcohol residue known as alcoholysis or trans esterification
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