What happens when ethanol is warmed with ethanoic acid in the presence of concentrated H2SO4? Write a balanced chemical equation.
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When ethanol is warmed with ethanol acid in the presence of H2SO4 a fruity smelling substance called Ester is formed.
Chemical equation
CH3CH2OH+CH3COOH-----H2SO4--------->CH3COOCH2CH3+H20
HERE Ester(ethyl ethanoate) and water(H20) are formed.
This reaction is also called as Easterification reaction.
Uses of Ester
Used in perfume and flavoring agents.
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