Ethanoic acid (acetic acid, CH₃COOH) reacts with ethanol in the presen…

Question

Ethanoic acid (acetic acid, CH₃COOH) reacts with ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst to form

Accepted Answer

C. {'text': 'An ester (ethyl ethanoate) plus water', 'label': 'C'}

1. This is the esterification reaction of alcohols with carboxylic acids.
2. Acetic acid + ethanol → ethyl ethanoate + water (in the presence of H₂SO₄).
3. Esters give sweet fruity smells and are used in perfumes and flavourings.
4. The reaction is reversible; excess reactant drives the equilibrium.
_Source: NCERT Class 10 Science, Ch 4 "Carbon and its Compounds", §4.2.4_

Answer

{'text': 'Ethanoic anhydride and heat', 'label': 'A'}

Answer

{'text': 'Ethene gas and water product', 'label': 'B'}

Answer

{'text': 'Sodium ethanoate salt only', 'label': 'D'}