Question

Hydrolysis of an ester gives acid $"A"$ and $"B","A"$ reduces Fehling's solution and oxidation of $B$ gives $A$. The ester is ?

• A. Methyl formate
• B. Ethyl formate
• C. Methyl acetate
• D. Ethyl acetate

Answer 1

The correct option is A Methyl formate

Since acid A reduces Fehling's solution, it must be formic acid. It is obtained by oxidation of B. Hence B must be methanol. Hence the ester is methyl formate.