In the presence of acid catalyst,ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol and __________ ester is produced
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Ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid as a catalyst to produce the ester, ethyl ethanoate. The reaction is slow and reversible. To reduce the chances of the reverse reaction happening, the ester is distilled off as soon as it is formed.
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sweet smelling ester is produced
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