Question

Acetic anhydride reacts with diethyl ether in the presence of anhydrous AlCl₃ to give:

• A. \( \text{CH}_3\text{COOCH}_2\text{C}_2\text{H}_5 \)
• B. \( \text{CH}_3\text{COOCH}_2\text{C}_2\text{H}_5 \) and \( \text{CH}_3\text{COOH} \)
• C. \( \text{CH}_3\text{COOCH}_3 \)
• D. \( \text{CH}_3\text{COOCH}_3 \) and \( \text{CH}_3\text{COOH} \)

Hint:

Acetic anhydride reacts with alcohols to form esters in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst like AlCl₃.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Acetic anhydride reacts with alcohols in the presence of AlCl₃ to form esters.
Step 2: In this case, the ester formed is ethyl acetate.

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{CH}_3\text{COOCH}_2\text{C}_2\text{H}_5} \]