CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Hydroxy compounds
Describe the reaction between ethanol and ethanoyl chloride to form the ester ethyl ethanoate. In your answer include the conditions, the other product, and the observations you would make when this reaction is carried out in the laboratory.
7 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 7 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Describe means: Say what happens or what something is like, in order and with detail. You are not being asked why. If there is data, quote it: name the trend, then give figures with units at the points where it changes.
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