Chemistry, asked by knalin54, 11 months ago

When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc. H SO , 2 4 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 chemical name of the product formed. (ii) State the role of conc.H SO 2 4 in this reaction.

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Answered by spardha85

hi dear

1* ester

2* C4H10O

3* act as catalysts

Answered by Pinkigrover6200

I. Fruity smelly substance would be ester

II. CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH---> CH3COOHC2H5

The chemical name of the product firm is methly Ethyl ester

III here sulphuric acid is used as a catlylest to perform the reaction and compunend would be form

Hope u got ur answer

knalin54: Calcium is an element with atomic number 20. Stating reason
answer each of the following questions :
(i) Is calcium a metal or non-metal?
(ii) Will its atomic radius be larger or smaller than that of potassium
with atomic number 19 ?
(iii) Write the formula of its oxide.

Pinkigrover6200: I.. it's Metal

Pinkigrover6200: II it has lager atomic radius and it's formula of oxide would be CaO

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