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What happens when - (Write only balanced chemical equation):
Ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in presence of concentrated \( H_2SO_4 \)

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This esterification reaction forms ethyl ethanoate, which has a fruity smell.
Updated On: Nov 10, 2025
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\[ C_2H_5OH + CH_3COOH \xrightarrow{\text{conc. } H_2SO_4} CH_3COOC_2H_5 + H_2O \]
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