AIPMT PRELIMS2000Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Chemistry Esterification MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Ethyl benzoate can be prepared from benzoic acid by using:
A
Ethyl alcohol
B
Ethyl alcohol and dry HCl
C
Ethyl chloride
D
Sodium ethoxide
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Ethyl benzoate is prepared by esterification of benzoic acid with ethyl alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst like dry HCl.
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