Question

an organic compound A on heating with another compound B in presence of cone H2SO4 forms a sweet smelling compound C. a) identify the name of this reaction b) write balanced chemical equations c) write an use of compound C. d) write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction when an acid or a basic is added to compound C

Answer 1

a) the reaction is called esterification

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b) C2H5OH +CH3COOH ----> CH3COOC2H5 + H2O

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c) uses -

1) solvents for paints, and varnishes

2) perfumes , cosmetics

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d) with acid and base - hydrolysis of ester

Answer 2

here is your correct answer