Which of the following compound is formed when ethanol reacts with acetic acid in the presence of conc. $H_{2} S O_{4}$ ?

C H_{3} C O O C_{2} H_{5}

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C_{2} H_{5} O C_{2} H_{5}

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C H_{3} O C H_{3}

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C H_{3} C H O

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Solution

The correct option is A $C H_{3} C O O C_{2} H_{5}$
When a carboxylic acid is treated with an alcohol and an acid catalyst, an ester is formed (along with water). This reaction is called the Fischer esterification.

The correct option is 'A'.

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