What are the products obtained when 1 mole of acetic anhydride reacts with 1 mole of ethanol?
A
1 mole of ethyl acetate and 1 mole of acetic acid
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B
2 moles of ethyl acetate
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C
2 moles of acetic acid
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A 1 mole of ethyl acetate and 1 mole of acetic acid 1 mole of ethyl acetate and 1 mole of acetic acid are obtained when 1 mole of acetic anhydride reacts with 1 mole of ethanol. (CH3CO)2O+HOC2H5→CH3COOC2H5+CH3COOH