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when chemical A reacts with ethanol in the presence of conc.H₂SO₄, a sweet smelling liquid B is formed. Write the chemical equation for the reaction involved.name the reaction also.
Write the name and structure of compound B

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Solution

The substance A is acetic acid which reacts with ethanol in presence of sulphuric acid to give sweet smelling substance ester (ethylethanoate). The reaction is given as:-

CH₃COOH + CH₃CH₂OH -------> CH₃COOCH₂ CH₃

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