Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Ester.
· When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid (acting as a catalyst), an esterification reaction occurs. This reaction produces an ester along with water.
· The ester formed in this reaction is called ethyl ethanoate with the chemical formula CH₃COOCH₂CH₃.
· This is a characteristic reaction for producing esters, known for their pleasant, fruity odors.
Information Booster:
· Ethene: Formed by the dehydration of ethanol, but not in this reaction.
· Ethane: Not formed in this reaction.
· Sodium ethoxide: Formed when ethanol reacts with sodium, not with ethanoic acid.
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