SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the ester formed when CH3CH2COOH and CH3OH react together?
A
Ethyl methanoate
B
Methyl ethanoate
C
Propyl methanoate
D
Methyl propanoate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Propanoic acid reacts with methanol in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid to form methyl propanoate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Methyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and methanol.

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