The X and Y form the above equation respectively are:
CH3COOC2H5 NaOH−−−−→X + Y
Ethanol and Acetic acid
Methanol and Acetic acid
Ethanol and Methanoic acid
Ethanol and Methanol
X and Y respectively are ethanol and acetic acid. This reaction is also called Saponification reaction.
Name : (a) compound formed when acetic acid and ethanol react together. (b) the reducing agent used to convert acetic acid into ethanol. (c) the substance used to change acetic acid to acetic anhydride.
A solution is 25% H2O, 25% ethanol and 50% acetic acid by mass .Calculate the mole fraction of ethanol and acetic acid in the solution