RAJASTHAN ­ PET Rajasthan PET Solved Paper-2004

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    Acetaldehyde changes to a sweet-smell liquid on reaction with aluminium ethoxide. This liquid is

    A)  \[C{{H}_{3}}COO{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}\]   

    B)  \[C{{H}_{3}}COOH\]

    C)  \[C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}OH\]     

    D)  \[{{(C{{H}_{3}}O)}_{3}}Al\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Acetaldehyde reacts with aluminium ethoxide to give sweet smelling compound, called ester (ethyl acetate). The formula of ethyl acetate is\[C{{H}_{3}}COO{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}\].


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