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NEET Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Aldehydes, Ketons and Carboxylic Acids

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    An ester is boiled with KOH. The product is cooled and acidified with concentrated\[HCl\]. A white crystalline acid separates. The ester is

    A) methyl acetate               

    B) ethyl acetate

    C) ethyl formate    

    D) ethyl benzoate

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Ethyl benzoate on hydrolysis gives benzoic acid which is a solid, other esters give \[C{{H}_{3}}COOH\] and\[HCOOH\], both of which are liquids.


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