In the laboratory preparation of ethyl ethanoate, the water present in the mixture is removed using ?
-
Anhydrous CaCl2
- concentrated NaCO4
- dilute NaOH
- concentrated H2SO4
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
To purify the distillate of impurities like unreacted ethanol, acids, water and ethoxyethane.
Adding anhydrous calcium chloride and leave it to stand for a day to remove any water present
in the mixture.
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