With conc H2SO4 as catalyst CH3COOH + C2H5OH → CH3COOC2H5 + H2O

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 2011 Subject: Chemistry

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With conc H2SO4 as catalyst

CH3COOH + C2H5OH → CH3COOC2H5 + H2O

Answer Details
The given chemical reaction involves the formation of an ester from a carboxylic acid (CH3COOH) and an alcohol (C2H5OH) in the presence of a catalyst (H2SO4). This process is known as esterification. Therefore, the correct option is: Esterification.

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