Question

In the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid, acetic acid reacts with ethyl alcohol to produce​

Answer 1

esterification

In the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid, acetic acid reacts with ethyl alcohol to produce

Answer 2

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Esterification

Conc. H2SO4 acts as a dehydrating agent when acetic acid reacts with ethyl alcohol and this process is called esterification. The reaction in which a carboxylic acid combines with an alcohol to form an ester is called esterification. When acetic acid reacts with ethyl alcohol, an ester is formed along with water.