Carboxylic Acids Question 9
Question: Tischenko reaction yields ester in the presence of catalyst which is
Options:
A) $ LiAlH_4 $
B) N-bromosuccinamide
C) $ Al{{(OC_2H_5)}_3} $
D) $ Zn-Hg/HCl $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ 2CH_3CHO\xrightarrow{Al{{(OC_2H_5)}_3}}CH_3CH_2OH $
$ +CH_3COOH $
$ \to \underset{Ethylacetate}{\mathop{CH_3COOC_2H_5}}+H_2O $
BETA
