Question

Write the balanced equation reaction between acetic acid with ethanol in presence of concentrated sulphuric acid

Answer 1

this reaction is also known as estrification reaction. and in presence of h2So4 water is out as sulphuric acid is dehydrating agent

Answer 2

Answer:

CH3OH + C2H5OH          →             CH3COOHC2H5      +     H2O

Ethanoic    Ethanol        H2SO4       Ethyl ethanoate              water

acid                                   conc         (Ethyl acetate)

Explanation:

Ethanoic acid or acetic acid when reacts with Ethanol in presence of concentrated sulphuric acid produces Ethyl ethanoate or ethyl acetate and water.

CH3OH + C2H5OH          →             CH3COOHC2H5      +     H2O

Ethanoic    Ethanol        H2SO4       Ethyl ethanoate              water

acid                                   conc         (Ethyl acetate)