Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Formulae, functional groups and terminology

Formulae, functional groups and terminology — practice question

Ethanol, $\text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{O}$, was allowed to react with propanoic acid, $\text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{O}_2$, with concentrated sulfuric acid present. Which statement about the organic product from this reaction is correct?

  • AIt has the formula $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{10}\text{O}_2$.
  • BIt has the formula $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_3$.
  • CIt is formed by an addition reaction.
  • DIt is propyl ethanoate.

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