A neutral organic compound is warmed with some ethanoic acid and a little of conc. H2SO4 to form ester, vapours having sweet smell are evolved. Write the chemical equation and what type of functional group is present in this organic compound ?
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As branching increases boiling point decreases.This because vader waals force decreses.
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Ethanoic acid reacts with alcohols in presence of Con. H2SO4 to form esters.
CH3COOH + c2H5OH--------->CH3COOC2H5 +H2O
ESTERS are volatile liquids having sweet smell.
This reaction is called as esterification.
CH3COOH + c2H5OH--------->CH3COOC2H5 +H2O
ESTERS are volatile liquids having sweet smell.
This reaction is called as esterification.
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