MCQ
Ethanol on reaction with acetic anhydride gives:
  • A
    Acetic ester
  • B
    Formic ester
  • C
    Ethanoic acid
  • D
    Ethyl acetate and ethanoic acid

Answer

  1. Ethyl acetate and ethanoic acid

Explanation:

The reaction of acetic anhydride with ethanol yields ethyl acetate and ethanoic acid.

(CH3​CO)2​O + CH3​CH2​OH → CH3​COOCH2​CH+ CH3​COOH

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