Q.

Which of the following catalyst is used in the Esterification of ethanoic acid?

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a

Acid catalyst

b

 Base catalyst

c

 Acidified k2Cr2 O7

d

Basic salts

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

CH3COOH+CH3CH2OHAcidCH3COOCH2CH3+H2O

Esters are most frequently created through the esterification reaction between an acid and an alcohol. Absolute ethanol and ethanolic acid combine to form an ester in the presence of an acid catalyst.

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