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Published on: August 12, 2026
Ethyl benzoate can be prepared from benzoic acid by using
A
ethyl alcohol
B
ethyl alcohol and dry 
C
ethyl chloride
D
sodium ethoxide.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Ethyl benzoate can be prepared by heating benzoic acid with ethyl alcohol in
presence of dry HC1 or conc. 
. The reaction is called as esterification reaction.
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