Esters Can Be Produced by a Condensation Reaction Between Acid

question 142

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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