# Ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a product used as a solvent in nail varnish remover. Name this type of reaction, identify the catalyst used, state the name of the organic product formed, and name the other product of this reaction.

> Cambridge International IGCSE Chemistry (0620) — 11.7 Carboxylic acids · Name · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Type of reaction is esterification
2. Catalyst is concentrated sulfuric acid
3. Organic product is ethyl ethanoate
4. Other product is water

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