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When acetic acid reacts with ethyl alcohol, we add conc. H₂SO₄ it acts as..........and theprocess is called....................... [ ]a) Oxidizing agent, saponificationb) Dehydrating agent, esterificationc) Reducing agent, Esterificationd) Acid & esterification |
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Answer» This reaction is termed as esterification reaction.Ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid as a catalyst to produce the ester, ethyl ethanoate. The reaction is SLOW and reversible. To reduce the chances of the reverse reaction HAPPENING, the ester is distilled off as soon as it is formed. |
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