CBSE Class 10 Science 2016 Term II Delhi Set 1

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Question : 8
Total: 36
When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc. H2SO4, a substance with fruity smell is produced. Answer the following:
(i) State the class of compounds to which the fruity smelling compounds belong. Write the chemical equation for the reaction and write the chemical name of the product formed.
(ii) State the role of conc. H2SO4 in this reaction.
Solution:  
(i) Ester
CH3COOH+CH3CH2OH
conc.
>
H2SO4
CH3COOCH2CH3
Ethyl ethanoate
+H2O

(ii) Conc. H2SO4 acts as a dehydrating agent.
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