Home > Chemistry > Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic AcidsWhat is the primary product formed when butanoic acid reacts with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst?A. Ester B. Amide C. Aldehyde D. AlcoholAnswer: EsterAdditional Information: The reaction between butanoic acid and an alcohol in acidic conditions forms an ester. Subjects: Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids, ChemistryRelated MCQsWhich of the following compounds has the highest acidity?Which carboxylic acid is used in the manufacture of soap?Which of the following compounds is a non-aromatic ketone?Which of the following compounds is a secondary alcohol?What is the main method for the synthesis of carboxylic acids?Which of the following statements about ketones is false?What is the product of the reaction between a carboxylic acid and a metal carbonate?What is the process of converting an aldehyde to a carboxylic acid called?Which reagent is used in the oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids?What is the major product when an aldehyde is reacted with a Grignard reagent?Which compound can be formed by the decarboxylation of sodium acetate?What is the molecular formula of formaldehyde?Which of the following compounds is a dicarboxylic acid?What is the common name for propanone?What is the functional group of carboxylic acids?