Consider the following organic compounds: HCHO, C2H5OH, C2H6, CH3COOH, C2H5Cl Choose two compounds which can react in the presence of cone. H2SO4 to form an ester.

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Consider the following organic compounds:

HCHO, C₂H₅OH, C₂H₆, CH₃COOH, C₂H₅Cl

Choose two compounds which can react in the presence of cone. H₂SO₄ to form an ester. Give the name and formula of the ester formed.

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07/10/2021 1:26 pm

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C₂H₅OH and CH₃COOH react in the presence of conc. H₂SO₄ to form an ester.

Ethyl ethanoate, CH₃COOC₂H₅is formed in the reaction.

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