4.39C: Know that Ethyl Ethanoate is the Ester produced when Ethanol and Ethanoic Acid React in the Presence of an Acid Catalyst

ESTERS: Group of organic compounds that all contain the same functional group -COO-

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FORMATION OF ETHYL ETHANOATE:

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• In the presence of an acid catalyst, Ethanoic acid will react with Alcohol to form Esters

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Example: Ethanoic Acid will react with Ethanol in the presence of concentrated Sulfuric acid (catalyst) to form Ethyl Ethanoate:

The Formation of Ethyl Ethanoate:

Diagram showing the Formation of Ethyl Ethanoate