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Question

Identify the product obtained in the following reaction.

$CH_3CH_2Br + CH_3COOAg \overset{\Delta}{\rightarrow} x + AgBr$

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A

CH3CH2COOCH3

B

CH3COOCH2CH3

C

CH3COOCH3

D

CH3CH2COOCH2CH3

Answer

CH3COOCH2CH3

Explanation

Solution

The acetate ion (CH₃COO⁻) from CH₃COOAg attacks the ethyl group in CH₃CH₂Br in an SN2 reaction. Bromide leaves and AgBr precipitates. The product formed is the ester CH₃COOCH₂CH₃ (ethyl acetate), which corresponds to option B.