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I ml glacial acetic acid and I ml of ethanol arc mixed together in a test tube. Few drops of concentrate sulphuric acid is added in the mixture are warmed in a water bath for 5 min. Answer the following

a. Name the resultant compound formed.


b. Represent the above change by a chemical equation.


c. What term is given to such an reactions.


d. What are the special characteristics of the compound formed?

a. The resultant compound formed is ester.


b.


c. The term given to such reaction is esterification reaction.


d. The compound formed is ester which has sweet-smelling and is used to make perfumes and fragrances.


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