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write a balanced chemical equation for the following reaction ethanol is warmed with ethanoic acid to form Ethyl Acetate in the presence of concentrated H2SO4.
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Answered by nikitasingh79
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SOLUTION:

Ethanoic acid is warmed with ethanol in the presence of a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid a sweet smelling Ester called ethyl ethanoate  is formed.

CH3COOH + C2H5OH ----Conc.H2SO4→ CH3COOH + H2O
This reaction to form an ester is called esterification. This reaction is also used as a test for ethanoic acid.

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Answered by kittu8747
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Answer:

CH3COOH + C2H5OH _ Conc. H2SO4 - CH3COOH + H2O

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