MCQ
In the esterification reaction of alcohols
  • $O{H^ - }$ is replaced by $C{H_3}CO{O^-}$ group
  • B
    $O{H^ - }$ is replaced by chlorine
  • C
    ${H^ - }$ is replaced by sodium metal
  • D
    $O{H^ - }$is replaced by ${C_2}{H_5}OH$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$O{H^ - }$ is replaced by $C{H_3}CO{O^-}$ group
a
(a) $C{H_3}COOH + {C_2}{H_5}OH \to \mathop {C{H_3}COO{C_2}{H_5}}\limits_{{\rm{Ethyl}}\,\,{\rm{acetate}}} + {H_2}O$

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