Question

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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Answer 1

i.this prosses is also called as esterification