Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 3 - No. 11)
Which of the following statements correctly describes the reaction between an alcohol and ethanoic acid?
It is a redox reaction forming an ester and water.
It is a condensation reaction forming an ester and water.
It is a neutralization reaction forming a salt and water.
It is a substitution reaction forming an ether and water.
Explanation
The reaction between an alcohol and ethanoic acid is a condensation reaction, yielding an ester and water.
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