Q. In the reaction, $C_{6}H_{5}COOH + CH_{3}\begin{matrix} * \\ O \end{matrix}H\overset{H^{+}}{\rightarrow}$ Ester + water
A) Isotopically labeled oxygen $(O^{18})$ is present in water
B) $O^{18}$ is present with ester
C) $O^{18}$ shifts from acid to alcohol
D) No reaction takes place
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: $O^{18}$ is present with ester.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.