During the formation of an ester from acetic acid, what actually happens?
A. Displacement of the H+ from the acid by Cl
B. Displacement of the OH-1 from the acid by OCH3
C. Attachment of OCH3 with the carbonyl oxygen
D. Displacement of the H+ from the acid by NH2
Answer:B
During the formation of an ester from acetic acid, what actually happens?
A. Displacement of the H+ from the acid by Cl B. Displacement of the OH-1 from the acid by OCH3 C. Attachment of OCH3 with the carbonyl oxygen D. Displacement of the H+ from the acid by NH2