In the presence of H2SO4 concentrated sulphuric acid, acetic acid reacts with ethyl alcohol to produce:
A
Aldehyde
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B
Alcohol
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C
Ester
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D
Carboxylic acid
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Solution
The correct option is C Ester Carboxylic acids react with alcohols in the presence of H2SO4 or HCl to give an easter. The reaction is known as esterification.