Question

The structural formula of ethyl ethanoate is

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Ethyl ethanoate is an organic compound with the formula $C{H}_{3}COO{C}_2{H}_5$. This compound is usually formed by the esterification of ethanol and ethanoic acid.

${\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{CH}}_2\mathrm{OH}\left(l\right)+{\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH}\left(l\right)\to {\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{COOC}}_2{H}_5\left(l\right)+H_{2}O\left(l\right)\mathrm{Ethanol}\mathrm{Ethanoic}\mathrm{acid}\mathrm{Ethyl}\mathrm{ethanoate}\mathrm{Water}$

Given below is the structural formula of ethyl ethanoate.