Question

A neutral organic compound is warmed with some ethanoic acid and a little of conc. H2 S o4 to form Ester, vapours having sweet smell are evolved. write chemical equation in what type of functional group is present in this organic compounds?

Answer 1

Ethanol is warmed with ethanoic acid
Following reaction takes place

CH2CH3OH +CH3COOH - CH3COOHCH2CH3
Ethanol has alcohol (OH) functional group and Ethanoic acid has (-COOH) functional group

Answer 2

The Chemical Reaction:-
CH3CH2COOH. +CH3CH2OH --CH3CH2COOCH2CH3 +H2O

Alcohol{OH}
Carboxylic Acid{COOH}