Q.

Complete the following chemical reaction:

CH3CH2OH + CH3COOH H2SO4

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a

CH3COOCH3 + H2O

b

COOCH3 + H2O

c

CH3COOCH2CH3+ H2O

d

CH3CH2OH+ H2O 

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

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The complete equation is as follows:
                                        CH3CH2OH + CH3COOHH2SO4CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O

When ethanol (CH3CH2OH) and ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) react with each other in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid (H2SO4), elimination of 1 mole of water (H2O) takes place, and ester (CH3COOCH2CH3) is formed. 

On smelling it just after the mixing in the test tube, you will sense a fruity smell coming out of it.

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