Draw the ester that is formed from the reaction of benzoic acid and ethanol.

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Senbon · Answer 1 · 2018-09-08T14:30:23+0000

The ester product formed from the condensation reaction between benzoic acid and ethanol is ethyl benzoate, with the molecular formula
C_(9) H_(10) O_(2)

. Ethyl benzoate is a colorless liquid, with a pleasant odor often described to be a blend of sweet, fruity, medicinal, cherry, grap, and wintergreen.

The reaction equation and the product are shown in the figures below.

Draw the ester that is formed from the reaction of benzoic acid and ethanol.-example-1

Draw the ester that is formed from the reaction of benzoic acid and ethanol.-example-2

Draw the ester that is formed from the reaction of benzoic acid and ethanol.

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