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An organic compound a with molecular formula c2h4o2 is used in making vinegar and reacts with carbonates and bicarbonates which leads to the formation of brisk effevescence. This compound a also reacts with ethanol to form sweet smelling compound which is used to perfumes and flavourin agents. Write the raction involved

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Answered by ananyagh521
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The compound A is ethanoic acid or acetic acid. It reacts with ethy alcohol to produce ethyl ethanoate which is a sweet smelling compound called ester. The reaction is called esterification reaction.

CH3COOH+C2H5OH=CH3COOC2H5

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