when ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of concentrated H2 s o4 a substance which fruit smile is your produced
answer the following
1) state the class of compound to which fruity smelling compound belongs.write the chemical equation for the reaction and write the chemical name of the product formed.
2)state the role of concentrated H2so4 in this reaction.
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Answer:
ester
dehydrating agent
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Answer: When ethanol react with ethanoic acid the following reaction takes place :
CH3COOH + C2H5OH -----> CH3COOC2H5 + H2O
The sweet smelling product formed during the reaction is Ester.
H2SO4 is used as a catalyst in this reaction
Explanation:
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