Esterification
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Q. Analyze the reaction given above and identify 'X' from the following options.
CH3CH2OH(aq)+Xacid−−→CH3CH2COOCH2CH3(aq)+H2O(aq)
CH3CH2OH(aq)+Xacid−−→CH3CH2COOCH2CH3(aq)+H2O(aq)
- CH3CH2CH2COOH
- CH3CH2COOH
- CH3CH2OH
- CH3CH2CH2OH
Q. The reaction of ethanol with ethanoic acid in presence of concentrated H2SO4, produces _____.
- an ester
- a carboxylic acid
- an alcohol
- an aldehyde
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_________ is used in manufacturing medicines and paints.
Q. Balance equation for the reaction of conc. sulphuric acid with an alcohol :
- C2H5OH+H2SO4(conc.)→CH3−CH3+H2O
- C2H5OH+H2SO4(conc.)→CH2=CH2+H2O
- C2H4OH+H2SO4(conc.)→CH2=CH2+H2O
- C2H5OH+H2SO4(conc.)→CH2=CH2+H2O2