What is the name of the product of the reaction that occurs when a mixture of methanol and propionic acid is heated in the presence of acid?
A) methyl propylether
B) 2-propanone
C) propyl methanoate
D) 2-methylpropanal
E) methyl propanoate

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction of methanol and propionic acid in the presence of acid is an esterification reaction. The product of this reaction is an ester, which is formed by the combination of the alcohol and acid functional groups. The ester formed by the reaction of methanol and propionic acid is methyl propanoate. Option E is the correct answer.

What Is the Name of the Product of the Reaction