The formula and name of the ester formed when ethanoic acid react with propanol respectively
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It is esterification reaction
Ethanoic acid CH3COOH
Propanol C2H5OH
CH3COOH + C2H5OH (in H2SO4 + heat)------> CH3COOC2H5 + H2O
Therefore ester is Ethyl ethanoate
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