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What are the products obtained when 1 mole of acetic anhydride reacts with 1 mole of ethanol?

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1 mole of ethyl acetate and 1 mole of acetic acid
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2 moles of ethyl acetate
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2 moles of acetic acid
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None of the above
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The correct option is A 1 mole of ethyl acetate and 1 mole of acetic acid
1 mole of ethyl acetate and 1 mole of acetic acid are obtained when 1 mole of acetic anhydride reacts with 1 mole of ethanol.
(CH3CO)2O+HOC2H5CH3COOC2H5+CH3COOH

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