What happens when ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of a little of concentrated sulphuric acid? Write equation of the reaction involved.
When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid (a catalyst), a sweet smelling ester (CH3CH2COOCH3) is produced.

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