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Ester from an alkyl halide and a silver carboxylate

This type of question, asked 3 times: 15 May 2023 S1, 9 May 2024 S2, 13 Apr 2026 S1. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    15 May 2023 S1

    76
    Identify the product obtained in the following reaction. CH3CH2Br+CH3COOAg→Δx+AgBr\text{CH}_{3}\text{CH}_{2}\text{Br} + \text{CH}_{3}\text{COOAg} \xrightarrow{\Delta} x + \text{AgBr}

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  2. Question 2

    9 May 2024 S2

    65
    Identify the reagent 'A' used in the following conversion: Ethyl bromide →A\xrightarrow{A} Ethyl propanoate

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  3. Question 3

    13 Apr 2026 S1

    37
    Which of the following compounds is obtained when Bromoethane is reacted with silver acetate?

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