Question

Benzoic acid may be converted to ethyl benzoate
by reaction with :
(a) sodium ethoxide
(b) ethyl chloride
(c) dry HCl—C₂H₅OH
(d) ethanol

Answer 1

Benzoic acid may be converted to ethyl benzoate by reaction by sodium ethoxide .

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Answer 2

Benzoic acid may be converted to ethyl benzoate by reaction with sodium ethoxide. (Option a)

• Benzoic acid is very useful in the food industry and personal care industry.
• It is used as a preservative to eliminate harmful yeast and bacteria.
• It can be produced by the neutralization of benzoic acid with sodium hydroxide.
• The solution is then evaporated cooled and allowed to crystallize or evaporate to dryness, and then granulated.