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MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesPreparation of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Heating a mixture of ethyl alcohol and acetic acid in presence of conc. H2SO4 produces a fruity smelling compound. This reaction is called

A.Neutralisation

B.Ester hydrolysis

C.Esterification✓ Correct

Explanation

The reaction is esterification and the reaction involved is 2 4 . 2 5 3 3 2 5 conc H SO C H OH CH COOH CH COOC H ->

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