- Write the chemical equation representing the preparation reaction of ethanol from ethene.
- Name the product obtained when ethanol is oxidised by either chromic anhydride or alkaline potassium permanganate.
- Give an example of an esterification reaction.
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chemical Equation:
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Ethanoic acid is formed when ethanol is oxidised by alkaline potassium permanganate.
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Ethanoic acid (acetic acid) reacts with ethanol (ethyl alcohol) in presence of acid to form sweet smelling ester called ethyl ethanoate.