Question

Reaction of ethyl bromide and silver acetate gives

• A. Ethyl ethanoate
• B. Methyl ethanoate
• C. Ethanoic anhydride
• D. $2-$ Butanone

Answer 1

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.
$\begin{array}{ccccccc}& C{H}_{3}COOAg& +& Br{C}_2{H}_5\to & C{H}_{3}COO{C}_2{H}_5& +& AgBr\downarrow \\ & \text{(Silver acetate)}& & & \text{(Ethyl ethanoate)}& & \end{array}$