What Is the Product of the Reaction of Pentanoic Acid

question 72

Multiple Choice

What is the product of the reaction of pentanoic acid with ethanol in the presence of a strong acid?

• A)pentyl ethanoate
• B)ethyl pentanoate
• C)pentyl acetate
• D)heptanoic acid

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