A neutral organic compounds is warmed with some ethanoic acid and a little of conc.H2SO4to 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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c2h5oh + ch3cooh=ch3cooc2h5 + h20
functional group in c2h5oh is alcohol group and ch3cooh is carboxylic acid. Pls mark as brainliest....
functional group in c2h5oh is alcohol group and ch3cooh is carboxylic acid. Pls mark as brainliest....
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As fruity smell is produced its an ester. Esters are produced from alcohol and acid.
So the compound formed is ester and has a functional group of COO.
C2H5OH + CH3COOH → CH3COOC2H5 + H2O
So the compound formed is ester and has a functional group of COO.
C2H5OH + CH3COOH → CH3COOC2H5 + H2O
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