Which ester forms when ethanoic acid is heated with methanol and a few drops of concentrated H₂SO₄?
Correct answer C. Methyl ethanoate
Explanation
The alcohol provides the alkyl part named first and the acid provides the -oate part. Methanol and ethanoic acid therefore give CH₃COOCH₃, methyl ethanoate, plus water.
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