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The product of reaction of acetic anhydride with ethanol is:

  1. A Acetyl chloride
  2. B Ethyl acetate Correct answer
  3. C Acetic acid
  4. D Diethyl ether

Solution

Acetic anhydride + ethanol → ethyl acetate (ester) + acetic acid (acyl transfer).

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · Topic: Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives

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