Utme 2022 Chemistry Question 20

Practice objective / multiple choice question 20 from the 2022 Utme Chemistry examination. This question covers Organic Chemistry, Esterification .

Utme 2022 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice 3 Difficulty
Topics: Organic Chemistry Esterification
Question 20 UTME • 2022 • CHEMISTRY • objective

The function of conc. \( \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4} \) in the esterification of ethanoic acid with ethanol is to

Answer Options

A. serve as a dehydrating agent
B. serve as a solvent
Correct Answer C. act as a catalyst
D. prevent any side reaction
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
act as a catalyst

About This Question

This is Utme 2022 Chemistry Question 20. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Utme Chemistry examination.

The question covers Organic Chemistry, Esterification .

Difficulty level: 3 .

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