Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
The reaction of an ester "RCOOR with an alcohol R ''OH in the presence of an acid gives
A
RCOOH
B
R'COOH
C
R"COOR'
D
RCOOR"
Answer
RCOOR"
Explanation
Solution
An ester on refluxing with a large excess of an alcohol in presence of a little acid or alkali, undergoes exchange of alcohol residues as