alleryWhich kind of catalyst helps ethanol react with a carboxylic acid?
ABasic catalyst
BNo catalyst added
CCopper metal catalyst
DAcidic catalyst
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Acidic catalyst
Acid catalysts promote ester formation from ethanol and carboxylic acids.
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