In the laboratory preparation of ethyl ethanoate, the water present in the mixture is removed using ?
-
A.
Anhydrous CaCl2 -
B.
concentrated NaCO4 -
C.
dilute NaOH -
D.
concentrated H2SO4
Correct Answer: Option 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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