JAMB Chemistry 2020 Objective — Question 20
Question 20 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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20. Which of the following is acceptable as the organic product of the reaction of ethanoic acid and ethanol with an acid catalyst?
- A. A. Butanol
- B. B. ethylmethylketone
- C. C. methyl ethanoate
- D. D. ethyl ethanoateCorrect
Explanation
Ethanoic acid + ethanol, with an acid catalyst, undergoes esterification to form ethyl ethanoate (an ester) and water.
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