Question on: SS2 Chemistry - Organic Chemistry III: Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
Which of the following reactions represents the esterification of acetic acid (CH3COOH) with ethanol (CH3CH2OH)?
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A
CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH → CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O
B
CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH → CH3CH2COOH + H2O
C
CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O → CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH
D
CH3CH2COOH + H2O → CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O
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