MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #30

When a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol to form an ester, which specific atoms are removed to form water?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #30

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol to form an ester, which specific atoms are removed to form water?

    • A) OH from acid and H from alcohol
    • B) H from acid and OH from alcohol
    • C) O from acid and H2 from alcohol
    • D) H2 from acid and O from alcohol

    Answer: OH from acid and H from alcohol

    Explanation: In esterification, the OH group is removed from the carboxylic acid and the H atom from the alcohol.