MCQ
The reaction, $C{H_3} - \mathop C\limits^{\mathop {||}\limits^O }  - OC{H_3} + {C_2}{H_5}OH\xrightarrow{{{H^ + }\;or\;O{H^ - }}}$  $C{H_3} - \mathop C\limits^{\mathop {||}\limits^O }  - O{C_2}{H_5} + \;C{H_3}OH$   is called
  • A
    Perkin’s reaction
  • B
    Claisen Schmidt reaction
  • C
    Esterification
  • Trans-esterification

Answer

Correct option: D.
Trans-esterification
d
(d)The substitution of alkoxy group of ester by an alcohol, is called trans-esterification. It occurs in presence of either an acid or base.

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