Question

55. Which of the following reactions of acetic acid involve C-OH bond breaking?
1. Action with Na
II. Formation of acid chloride
II. Action with NaHCO3
IV. Formation of an ester
A) I, II
B) II, III
C) III, IV
D) II, IV​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Alcohols react with acids to form esters e.g. ethyl alcohol with acetic acid gives ester ethyl ethanoate.