Which of the following product is obtained during reaction of ethanoic acid with diazomethane in presence of dil.HCl?
A
Methyl acetate
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B
Ethyl acetate
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C
Methyl formate
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D
Ethyl formate
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Solution
The correct option is A Methyl acetate Methyl acetate is obtained during reaction of ethanoic acid with diazomethane in presence of dil HCl. CH3COOH+CH2N2dilHCl−−−−→CH3COOCH3+N2