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Question
Ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence of concentrated H2SO4, so as to form a compound and water. The chemical reaction which takes place is called ______.
Options
dehydration
hydrogenation
esterification
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Solution
Ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence of concentrated H2SO4, so as to form a compound and water. The chemical reaction which takes place is called esterification.
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