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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the name of the ester formed from ethanol and ethanoic acid?
Options
A methyl ethanoate
B ethyl ethanoate
Correct Answer
C ethyl propanoate
D methyl propanoate
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ethanol + ethanoic acid → ethyl ethanoate (CH3COOCH2CH3) + water. The alcohol part gives the alkyl name.

Hint

Sweet-smelling compound.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 26 of 1999
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