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What kind of odour does ethanol, glacial acetic acid and concentrated sulfuric acid (all together) create?

April 26, 2017Acetic acid Chemistry Concentrated ethanol Glacial Mathematics odour

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What kind of odour does ethanol, glacial acetic acid and concentrated sulfuric acid (all together) create?

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when u react ethanol, glacial acetic acid and concentrated sulfuric acid u create an ESTER (ethyl ethanoate) which has a NAIL POLISH REMOVER smell or smells of certain glues *you form an ester called 1-METHYLETHYL ETHANOATE (isopropyl acetate) it has a characteristic fruity (pear) odor *you form an ester called PENTYL ETHANOATE It has a scent similar to bananas and apples which is not detectable by all people sulphuric acid is a catalyst for ESTERIFICATION. just relax, the passion will come to you. chemistry is exciting.