MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #126

The reaction between ethanol (C2H5OH) and acetic acid (CH3COOH) produces a product with a characteristic sweet smell. What is the name of this product?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #126

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction between ethanol (C2H5OH) and acetic acid (CH3COOH) produces a product with a characteristic sweet smell. What is the name of this product?

    • A) Ethyl acetate
    • B) Ethanol
    • C) Acetic acid
    • D) Water

    Answer: Ethyl acetate

    Explanation: The reaction between ethanol and acetic acid forms ethyl acetate, which has a characteristic sweet smell, whereas the other options describe reactants or byproducts.