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O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/11 · May/June 2016 · Q361 Mark

Ethanol, C₂H₆O, was reacted with propanoic acid, C₃H₆O₂, in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid. Which statement about the organic product of this reaction is correct?

AIt has the formula C₅H₁₀O₂.
BIt has the formula C₅H₁₂O₃.
CIt is formed by an addition reaction.
DIt is propyl ethanoate.

✓ Correct answer

A: It has the formula C₅H₁₀O₂.

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Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 36.

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