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A pleasant-smelling compound is formed when ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid. What is this reaction called?

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Correct answer: Esterification

Ethanol is an alcohol and ethanoic acid is a carboxylic acid. They react, usually in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid, to form an ester and water. The ester formed is ethyl ethanoate, which has a pleasant smell. This reaction is called esterification. In neutralisation, an acid and a base form a salt and water, not an ester.

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Class 10 ScienceCarbon CompoundsEsterificationEthanolEthanoic AcidOrganic Reactions

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