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CH(3) COOH + C (2) H (5) OH overset( X )...

`CH_(3) COOH + C _(2) H _(5) OH overset( X ) to CH _(3) COOC_(2) H _(5) + H _(2) O ,X` is

A

`H _(2) SO _(4)`

B

`NaOH`

C

`KMnO _(4)`

D

Ni

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The correct Answer is:
A
`underset("Ethanoic aicd")(CH_(3) COOH)+underset("Elthanol")(C_(2) H _(5)OH) overset("Acid or" H _(2) SO _(4)) toCH_(3) COOC_(2) H _(5) + H _(2) O`
When ethanol reacts with acetic acid (a carboxylic acid) in the presence of an acid as catalyst a fruity (sweet) smelling liquid called ester is obtained. This reaction is called esterification.
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