Which type of compound is formed by the reaction of an alcohol with carboxylic acid?

Ketone

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Ester

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Aldehyde

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Acid

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Solution

The correct option is B
Ester

Ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc. $H_{2} S O_{4}$ to form ethyl ethanoate and water. The compound formed by the reaction of an alcohol with carboxylic acid is known as an ester (a fruity smelling compound) and the reaction is called esterification.

$C_{2} H_{5} O H E t h a n o l + C H_{3} C O O H E t h a n o i c A c i d c o n c . H_{2} S O_{4} - ------ \to C H_{3} C O O C_{2} H_{5} E t h y l e t h a n o a t e + H_{2} O$

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Which of the following reacts with alcohols to form esters besides carboxylic acids?

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Statement 1: Ester is formed due to the reaction between ethanol and Ethanoic acid.

Statement 2: Esters are sweet smelling substances.

Statement 3: Ester are formed due to the reaction between an acid and a carboxylic acid.

Statement 4: On treating with sodium hydroxide, ester is converted back to alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid.

Statement 5: Preparation of soap involves treating sodium hydroxide with ester.

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