1ml glacial acetic acid and 1ml of ethanol are mixed together in a test tube. Few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid is added in the mixture are warmed in a water bath for 5 min. a.Name the resultant compound formed. b.Represent the above change by a chemical equation . c.What term is given to such a reaction. d.What are the special characteristics of the compound formed.
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a)Ethyl ethanoate
b)CH3COOH + C2H5OH------CH3COOC2H5+H2O
C)Esterification
d)Esters are sweet smelling substances.They are used in perfumes and flavouring agents.It is also used in preparation os soaps ..
b)CH3COOH + C2H5OH------CH3COOC2H5+H2O
C)Esterification
d)Esters are sweet smelling substances.They are used in perfumes and flavouring agents.It is also used in preparation os soaps ..
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a) Ester
b) CH3COOH+C2H5OH-CH3COOC2H5+H2O
c) Esterification
d) Sweet smelling compound used in perfumes
b) CH3COOH+C2H5OH-CH3COOC2H5+H2O
c) Esterification
d) Sweet smelling compound used in perfumes
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