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Write the molecular formula of the acid from which ester(propyl acetate)has beenderived

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Answered by Anonymous
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Heya,

Ester is formed in the process of Esterification.

In which Ethanol and Acetic acid are combined to form ester and water.

CH3CH2OH + CH3COOH –› CH3COOC2H5 + H2O

Ethyl Alcohol + Acetic Acid in the presence of conc. H2SO4 gives Ethyl acetate (Ester) + Water.

So, the molecular formula of acid that forms ester is CH3COOH

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