Question

write the balanced chemical equation for the following ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence of an acid​

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Explanation:

• When a certain amount of heat is applied supplied to the make few drops ethanol that are added with Ethanoic acid to react.
• The formation of ethyl ethanoate takes place in the act which is a very sweet smelling chemical.

The reaction in terms of equation is given as below :

          $CH_3COOH + C_2H_5OH \rightarrow (Conc. H_2SO_4) CH_3COOH + H_2O$

• The formation of Ester in this process is also otherwise known as esterification.
• The main purpose of esterification for this reaction to take place is for the testing of ethanoic acid.  

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