Ethanoic acid reacts with absolute ethanol in the presence of Conc. to form a compound
(i) Write the smell and class of compounds to which this compound belong.
(ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction and state the role of Conc. in the reaction.
(iii) Write one use of the product of this reaction.
(i) The compound which is formed is sweet and fruiting smelling.
It belongs to class ester.
(ii) Chemical reaction -
Role of
The use of is to provide
ions in the medium so that the reaction proceeds.
(iii) Use in preparing perfumes.