Question

What happens when ethanol react with ethanoic acid in the presence of an acid? name the reaction. write the chemical equation for this reaction

Answer 1

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When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst Esters are formed. This reaction is called Esterification reaction.

CH3COOH + C2H5OH ---in the presence of acid----> CH3 COO C2H5 + H2O.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst Esters are formed. This reaction is called Esterification reaction.

CH3COOH + C2H5OH ---in the presence of acid----> CH3 COO C2H5 + H2O.

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