when ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc. H2SO4 , a substance with fruity smell is produced. Answer the following:
i) state the class of compounds to which the fruity smelling compounds belong. Write the chemical equation for the reaction and write the chyemical name of the product formed.
ii) sate the role of conc. H2SO4 in this reaction.
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1, product formed is ester
2, h2so4 is a catalyst which cause a reaction to occur at a different rate without the reaction itself being affected .....
2, h2so4 is a catalyst which cause a reaction to occur at a different rate without the reaction itself being affected .....
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i) the compound formed is an ester
C2H5OH+CH3COOH-----CH3COOC2H5
ethylethanoate is formed
ii)it is used as a catalyst to speed up the reaction and also acts as a dehydrating agent.
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