Class 12Chemistry8-2.Carboxylic acids and Their derivativeProperties of Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives
MediumHeating a mixture of ethyl alcohol and acetic acid in the presence of conc. $H_2SO_4$ produces a fruity-smelling compound. This reaction is called:
- ANeutralisation
- BEster hydrolysis
- CEsterification
- DWilliamson's synthesis
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