Heating a mixture of ethyl alcohol and acetic acid in presence of conc. H 2 SO 4 produce…

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA ExamsOrganic Compounds Containing Oxygen

Heating a mixture of ethyl alcohol and acetic acid in presence of conc. H2SO4 produce a compound with fruity smell. This reaction is called
  1. Neutralisation
  2. Ester hydrolysis
  3. Esterification
  4. Williamson’s synthesis

Answer

(C) Esterification

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