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In esterification reaction of ethyl alco...

In esterification reaction of ethyl alcohol with acetic acid in presence of dry HCl gas

A

OH of `C_(2)H_(5)OH` is reduced by `CH_(3)COO` group of `CH_(3)COOH`

B

H of `C_(2)H_(5)OH` is replaced by `CH_(3)CO` group of `CH_(3)COOH`

C

OH of `CH_(3)COOH` is replacedby `C_(2)H_(5)O` group of `C_(2)H_(5)OH`

D

H of `CH_(3)COOH` is replaced by `C_(2)H_(5)` group of `C_(2)H_(5)OH`

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactants**: - The reactants in this reaction are ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and acetic acid. - Ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH) can be represented as CH3CH2OH. - Acetic acid (CH3COOH) is the other reactant. 2. **Understand the Role of Dry HCl**: ...
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