WAEC Chemistry 2011 Objective — Question 40
Question 40 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following compounds would react with ethanoic acid to give a sweet-smelling liquid?
- A. A. Alkane
- B. B. AlkanolCorrect
- C. C. Alkanal
- D. D. Alkyne
Explanation
Alkanols react with alkanoic acids to produce alkanoates, which are sweet-smelling compounds. For instance, ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid to give ethyl ethanoate.
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