[@] The rate of reaction of
of acetic acid is
slower than
the
rate of reaction of
formic acid
ethanol in presence of
dry hcl
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In presence of concentrated sulphuric acid a reaction forming an ester known as esterification reaction takes place. In this particular case ethyl acetate (IUPAC Name Ethyl ethanoate) is formed.the proceeding of reaction is indicated by a fruity smell of ester(in this case ripe banana like odour).
Dry HCl gas can also be used for the reaction and then it is called Fischer-Spier esterification.
Both conc.sulphuric acid or dry HCl gas serve as a dehydrating agent removing the water formed in the reaction elsewise the reaction being reversible would proceed in the backward direction by an appreciable amount.
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