Esters Can Be Produced by a Condensation Reaction Between Acid

question 84

Multiple Choice

Esters can be produced by a condensation reaction between acid halides and alcohols.If the acid halide CH₃COCl reacts with ethanol,which of the following is eliminated?

• A)HCl
• B)H₂O
• C)OH^-
• D)H₃O⁺

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