NTA Abhyas 2020
- Exam
- NTA Abhyas
- Year
- 2020
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
NTA Abhyas 2020 · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
The reaction between an alcohol and an acid with the elimination of...
The reaction between an alcohol and an acid with the elimination of water molecule is called
Options
- AEsterification
- BSaponification
- CEtherification
- DElimination
Correct answer
A. Esterification
Step-by-step solution
\mathop{{\text{CH}_{3} {\text{COOH+CH}_{3} \text{OH} ⇌ {\text{CH}_{3} {\text{COOCH}_{3} {\text{+H}_{2} \text{O}_{\text{Esterification}}
When a carboxylic acid is treated with an alcohol and an acid catalyst, an ester is formed (along with water). This reaction is called the Fischer esterification.
When a carboxylic acid is treated with an alcohol and an acid catalyst, an ester is formed (along with water). This reaction is called the Fischer esterification.