What are the names of compounds A, B and C?

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The question is asking to identify the names of the organic compounds labeled A, B, and C in the given chemical reaction involving ethanol and ethanoic acid to form an ester. The options provided are different combinations of names for these compounds.

Answer

Ethanol, ethanoic acid, and ethylethanoate.

The final answer is Ethanol, ethanoic acid, and ethylethanoate.

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The final answer is Ethanol, ethanoic acid, and ethylethanoate.

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Ethanol and ethanoic acid react in an esterification process, facilitated by concentrated sulfuric acid, to form ethyl ethanoate, a common ester.

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A common mistake is misidentifying the ester formation process or confusing the names of the organic reactants and products.

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