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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