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give the properties of ethanol and ethanoic acid . and aso reaction of ethanol and ethanoic acid

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Ethanol (C₂H₅OH ) = alcohol, volatile liquid
Ethanoic acid CH₃COOH = acid, non volatile

C₂H₅OH + CH₃COOH -----> CH₃COOC₂H₅+ H₂O

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