Give the chemical test to detect the presence of of ethanoic acid
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Ethanoic acid ie CH3COOH
Also known as acetic acid has a carboxy functional group attach to it.
And for the detection of acetic acid
we use Sodium bicarbonate test
In this , when NaHCO3 is made react to CH3COOH , CO2 is liberated with a brisk effervescence and a pink compound is formed.
Esterification is also another chemical test for presence of ethanoic acid.
Reaction of ethanoic acid with ethyl alcohol produces ethyl acetate. Formation of ethyl acetate (ester) indicates sweet smell. CH₃COOH + C₂H₅OH →CH₃COOC₂H₅ + H₂O
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