What is the name of the ester that is formed by the reaction of ethyl alcohol an

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What is the name of the ester that is formed by the reaction of ethyl alcohol and acetic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst?

Select one:

a. both ethyl acetate and ethyl ethanoate are acceptable names

b. ethyl ethanoate

c. ethyl acetate

d. neither ethyl acetate and ethyl ethanoate are acceptable names

Which one of the following acids is insoluble in water, but soluble in NaOH (basic) solution?

Select one:

a. benzoic acid

b. acetic acid

c. hydrochloric acid

d. none of these acids fit the described criteria

What is the name of the ester that is formed by the reaction of salicylic acid and methyl alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst?

Select one:

a. aspirin

b. salicylic acid

c. methyl salicylate

d. acetylsalicylic acid

What is the name of the ester that is formed by the reaction of benzoic acid and ethyl alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst?

Select one:

a. phenyl acetate

b. ethyl benzoate

c. benzyl acetate

d. benzyl ethanoate

What is the name of the ester that is formed by the reaction of acetic acid and pentyl alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst?

Select one:

a. neither pentyl acetate nor pentyl ethanoate are acceptable names

b. pentyl ethanoate

c. both pentyl acetate and pentyl ethanoate are acceptable names

d. pentyl acetate

Which acid reacted more strongly with magnesium because it is a strong acid?

Select one:

a. acetic acid

b. hydrochloric acid

c. both acetic acid and hydrochloric acid reacted the same

d. neither acetic acid nor hydrochloric acid reacted with magnesium

Explanation / Answer

1.b. ethyl ethanoate

2.b. acetic acid

3.c. methyl salicylate

4.d. benzyl ethanoate

5.d. benzyl ethanoate

6.b. hydrochloric acid

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