What happens when a carboxylic acid is treated with alcohol in presence of conc.H2So4.
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In this reaction, esters are formed.
CH3COOH + C2H5OH =
CH3COOC2H5 + H20
Ethyl Acetate (Ester)
They are sweet smelling compounds, formed by the dehydration of a combination of Carboxylic acids and alcohols.
CH3COOH + C2H5OH =
CH3COOC2H5 + H20
Ethyl Acetate (Ester)
They are sweet smelling compounds, formed by the dehydration of a combination of Carboxylic acids and alcohols.
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