Q6 / 120 · VITEEE 2007 · Chemistry

Trans esterification is the process of

  • A
    conversion of an aliphatic acid to ester
  • B
    conversion of an aromatic acid to ester
  • Correct answer
    C
    conversion of one ester to another ester
  • D
    conversion of an ester into its components namely acid and alcohol

Solution

Trans esterification is the process of conversion of one ester to another ester. $\mathrm{RCOOR}^{\prime}+\mathrm{R}^{\prime \prime} \mathrm{OH} \longrightarrow \mathrm{RCOOR}^{\prime \prime}+\mathrm{R}^{\prime} \mathrm{OH}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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