MCAT Organic Chemistry Question 130: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 130
10. The acid-catalyzed conversion of propyl ethanoate to benzyl ethanoate is likely:
- A. reduction.
- B. hydrolysis.
- C. transesterification.
- D. oxidation.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
As far as we can tell, we are converting one ester to another in this reaction. The fact that this reaction is acid-catalyzed should confirm the suspicion that this is a transesterification reaction.