Exploring Alcohols, Acids and Esters

What is the general formula for carboxylic acids?

Which reaction is used to form esters?

• Combustion

• Esterification

• Saponification

• Hydrogenation

What is the main use of ethanol in the medical field?

• As a solvent

• As a disinfectant

• As a fuel

• As a food additive

• Methanol

• Ethanol

• Propanol

• Butanol

Which of the following is a reaction of carboxylic acids?

• Neutralisation with bases

• Oxidation to form ketones

• Reduction to form alkenes

• Polymerisation

What is the product of the reaction between ethanol and ethanoic acid?

• Ethyl ethanoate

• Methyl ethanoate

• Propyl ethanoate

• Butyl ethanoate

Which of the following alcohols is commonly used as a fuel?

• Methanol

• Propanol

• Butanol

• Pentanol

• Methanoic acid

• Ethanoic acid

• Propanoic acid

• Butanoic acid

Which of the following is a characteristic of esters?

• They have a sour taste.

• They are typically sweet-smelling.

• They are highly acidic.

• They are insoluble in organic solvents.

What is the common name for the ester formed from methanol and ethanoic acid?

• Methyl Ethanoate

• Ethyl Ethanoate

• Propyl Ethanoate

• Butyl Ethanoate