CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2011 - Question 50
Chemistry 2011 JAMB Past Questions - Question 50: CH3COOH C2H5OH-CH3COOC2H5 H2OThe above reaction is an example of? The reaction above is best described as
Choose the correct answers from the options given.
The above reaction is an example of? The reaction above is best described as
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
The reaction described is best classified as esterification.
Esterification is a chemical reaction between a carboxylic acid (in this case, CH?COOH) and an alcohol (C?H?OH) to form an ester (CH?COOC?H?) and water (H?O). This reaction typically involves the condensation of the carboxylic acid and alcohol molecules, resulting in the formation of an ester bond and the elimination of a water molecule.
So, the correct answer is: esterification.