MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesPreparation of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
In esterification, OH ion for making H2O comes from:
A.Acid✓ Correct
B.Alcohol
C.Ketone
D.Carbohydrate
Explanation
The reaction will be: 3 2 5 3 2 5 O O CH C OH HOC H CH C O C H -> The OH will come from acid and the H will come the alcohol.
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