Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Carboxylic acids

Carboxylic acids — practice question

A compound with the formula $\text{CH}_3\text{COOC}_2\text{H}_5$ is produced from ethanol by two different reactions. reaction 1: Ethanol is converted into ethanoic acid. reaction 2: Ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol to make $\text{CH}_3\text{COOC}_2\text{H}_5$. Which row correctly describes reaction 1 and reaction 2?

  • A$\text{oxidation; ester formation}$
  • B$\text{oxidation; addition}$
  • C$\text{reduction; ester formation}$
  • D$\text{reduction; addition}$

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