JAMB - Chemistry (2025 - No. 3)
In the table above, the two compounds that will combine in the presence of an acid-catalyzed compound, V is
I and IV
III and IV
I and II
II and III
Paliwanag
Th formula RCOOR' represents alkanoates (esters). However, the two compounds that combine in the presence of an acid catalyst to form an alkanoate (ester) and water are an alkanoic acid (carboxylic acid) and an alkanol (alcohol). This reaction is known as esterification.