(i) Name the distinctive reaction that takes place when ethanol is treated with acetic acid. $(2015)$
(ii) Give the balanced chemical equations for the
above reaction.

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Solution

(i) The reaction that converts Ethanol to Acetic acid results in the formation of Esters. Hence, the reaction is called the Esterification reaction. This reaction produces fruity-smelling compounds called esters which find a wide variety of usage in the perfumes and scents industry.
(ii)The balanced chemical equation for the above reaction is:
$C H_{3} C O O H + C_{2} H_{5} O H \overset{c o n c . H_{2} S O_{4}}{\to} C H_{3} C O O C_{2} H_{5} + H_{2} O$
Acetic Acid Ethanol Ethyl ethanoate
Final Answer:
Esterification reaction

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