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Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAlcohols, Phenols, and Ethers1 Mark
MCQ
Ethanol on reaction with acetic anhydride gives:
  • A
    Acetic ester
  • B
    Formic ester
  • C
    Ethanoic acid
  • ✓
    Ethyl acetate and ethanoic acid
✓

Answer

Correct option: D.
Ethyl acetate and ethanoic acid
The reaction of acetic anhydride with ethanol yields ethyl acetate and ethanoic acid.
$\left(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}_2\right)_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH} \rightarrow \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOCH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_3+\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$

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