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The product of the reaction between ethanol and acetic acid is:

JE CBT-1, 18-Dec-24 S-2 2024
✓ Answer: B ester
The reaction between ethanol (an alcohol) and acetic acid (a carboxylic acid) forms an ester. This is a typical example of a condensation reaction, also called esterification: CH3CH2OH + CH3COOH → CH3CH2OOCCH3 + H2O. The ester formed is called ethyl acetate. Ethyl acetate is commonly used as a solvent in varnishes and as a flavoring agent in food products.
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