When an Ester Is Formed Via a Condensation Reaction with Elimination

question 15

Multiple Choice

When an ester is formed via a condensation reaction with elimination of water, the oxygen atom in the water molecule comes from

• A) the hydroxyl group of the acid.
• B) the alcohol.
• C) the aldehyde.
• D) the carbonyl group of the acid.
• E) the solvent.

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