JAMB Chemistry 2011 Objective — Question 49

Question 49 of 49 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

CH3COOH + C2H5OH -Conc.H2SO4→ CH3COOC2H5 + H2O. The reaction above is best described as

A. A. neutralization
B. B. esterificationCorrect
C. C. condensation
D. D. saponification

Explanation

This equation demonstrates esterification - the reaction between an alkanoic acid and an alkanol (in the presence of H+ catalyst) to produce an ester and water.

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