Question

Ethanoic acid reacts with absolute ethanol in the presence of Conc.H2SO4 to form a compound
(i) Write the smell and class of compounds to which this compound belong
(ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction and state the role of Conc.H2SO4 in the reaction
(iii) Write one use of the product of this reaction

Answer 1

the new compound formed esters . they are sweet smelling substances. they are used in making perfumes and as flavouring agents. this reaction is called Esterification

Answer 2

By this reaction Ethyl Acetate is formed and the formula is CH3COOC2H5.

IUPAC name: Ethyl Ethanoate.

i.) Sweet and fruity smelling compound is

formed who is belongs to the class Ester.

ii.) CH3COOH + C2H5OH = CH3COOC2H5

iii.) Used as a constituent for perfumes and

flavouring agent.