Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

Propanoic acid is made to react with an excess of lithium aluminium hydride. The organic compound obtained from this reaction is then reacted with ethanoic acid, with concentrated sulfuric acid present, to produce product X. What are the main commercial applications of X? 1 for fuel 2 as a solvent 3 for flavouring

  • A1, 2 and 3 are correct
  • B1 and 2 only are correct
  • C2 and 3 only are correct
  • D1 only is correct

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