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प्रश्न
What are esters ?
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उत्तर
Esters are sweet smelling substances. These are used in making perfumes and as flavouring agents.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the following chemical equations: C2H5OH+O2→
Give a reason for Conductivity of dilute hydrochloric acid is greater than that of acetic acid
When zinc powder is added to acetic acid ______________
(a) the mixture becomes warm
(b) a gas is evolved
(c) the colour of the mixture becomes yellow
(d) a solid settles at the bottom
State how the following conversions can be carried out:
Ethyl chloride to Ethyl alcohol
Assertion (A): Esterification is a process in which a sweet-smelling substance is produced.
Reason (R): When esters react with sodium hydroxide an alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid are obtained.
Write the molecular formula of the given compound.
Ethanoic acid
Ester is a sweet-smelling compound.
The reaction between acetic acid and sodium carbonate is shown in the following figure.
Answer the questions with the help of a diagram.
- Which gas does come out as effervescence in the big test tube?
- What is the colour change in the lime water present in the small test tube?
- Write the related reaction.
Write the chemical equation for the following:
Saponification Reaction
Name the oxidising agent used in the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid.
