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Benzoic acid may be converted to ethyl benzoate by reaction with:

1. Sodium ethoxide
2. Ethyl chloride
3. Dry HCl—C2H5OH
4. Ethanol

Correct answer: Dry HCl—C2H5OH

Solution

Benzoic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence of dry HCl to form ethyl benzoate via esterification. This is a classic example of Fischer esterification.

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