`CH_(3) COOH + CH_(3) O^(18)H overset(H^(+)) hArr A "(ester)" + B "(water)"` Alcohol contain isotopic oxygen `{O^(18)}`. The isotopic oxygen will be i
`CH_(3) COOH + CH_(3) O^(18)H overset(H^(+)) hArr A "(ester)" + B "(water)"`
Alcohol contain isotopic oxygen `{O^(18)}`. The isotopic oxygen will be in
A. `CH_(3)COO^(18)CH_(3)+H_(2)O`
B. `CH_(3)COOCH_(3) + H_(2)O^(18)`
C. both are correct
D. none is correct
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Correct Answer - A
Esterification involves the breaking of C- O bond carboxylic aicd and O-H bond in alcohols.
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