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Ethyl ethanoate is subjected to the following reactions. Select the correct statements.

  1. Aaqueous liberates
  2. Bexcess , then , gives 2-methylpropan-2-ol
  3. Cconcentrated gives ethanamide
  4. D, then , gives only ethanol as the organic product

Answer: B, C, D

reduces the ester to two alcohols that here are both ethanol. Excess adds twice to give the tertiary alcohol 2-methylpropan-2-ol. Ammonia gives ethanamide. Aqueous does not hydrolyse the ester, and no is formed.
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