Question

$\ce{HOOC - (CH_2)_4 - COOH + 2C_2H_5OH ->[H_2SO_4][Toluene] C_2H_5OOC -CH_2 - COOC H_5}$
The purpose of using toluene here is

• A. to make both substances (acid & alcohol) miscible
• B. that the product is insoluble in toluene
• C. that the reactants are insoluble in water
• D. because of the formation of low boiling azotrope

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Toluene is used in the reaction to make both substances (acid and alcohol) miscible.