Reaction of ethyl bromide and silver acetate gives
A
Ethyl ethanoate
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B
Methyl ethanoate
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C
Ethanoic anhydride
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D
2− Butanone
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Solution
The correct option is A Ethyl ethanoate Reaction of Ethyl bromide and silver acetate gives ethylethanoate. It is an ester formation and has a fruity smell. CH3COOAg+BrC2H5→CH3COOC2H5+AgBr↓(Silver acetate)(Ethyl ethanoate)