Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify the type of reaction in each case.
$(a)$ Ethanol is warmed with ethanoic acid to form ethyl acetate in the presence of concentrated $H_2SO_4$.
$(b)$ Ethene is burnt in the presence of oxygen to form carbon dioxide, water and releases heat and light.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) $C_2H_5OH(l) + CH_3COOH(l) \xrightarrow{conc. H_2SO_4} CH_3COOC_2H_5(l) + H_2O(l)$
This is an esterification reaction (a type of condensation reaction).
$(b)$ $C_2H_4(g) + 3O_2(g) \longrightarrow 2CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(g) + \text{Heat} + \text{Light}$
This is a combustion reaction (a type of redox reaction).

Explore More

Similar Questions

The reaction which is used in black and white photography is:

Translate the following statements into chemical equations and then balance them.
$(a)$ Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen to form ammonia.
$(b)$ Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in air to give water and sulphur dioxide.

Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the following reactions and also classify them.
$(a)$ Iron $(III)$ oxide on heating with carbon monoxide gas reacts to form solid iron and liberates carbon dioxide gas.
$(b)$ Hydrogen sulphide gas reacts with oxygen gas to form solid sulphur and liquid water.

The coating formed on the metals such as iron, silver, and copper after corrosion will be:

Observe the given figure and answer the following questions:
$(i)$ Write the complete balanced chemical equation for the reaction.
$(ii)$ Write the type of reaction involved.
$(iii)$ Is there any precipitate formed?
$(iv)$ If any precipitate is formed,write the colour of the precipitate.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo