Question

When \[\ce{C6H5COOCOCH3}\] is treated with \[\ce{H2O}\], the product obtained is ______.

Options

• Benzoic acid and ethanol

• Benzoic acid and ethanoic acid

• Acetic Acid and phenol

• Benzoic anhydride and methanol

Answer 1

When \[\ce{C6H5COOCOCH3}\] is treated with \[\ce{H2O}\], the product obtained is Benzoic acid and ethanoic acid.

Explanation:

\[\ce{C6H5COOCOCH3 ->[H2O] C6H5COOH + CH3COOH}\]