MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic 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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