In the laboratory preparation of ethyl ethanoate, the water present in the mixture is removed using ?
Anhydrous CaCl2
concentrated NaCO4
dilute NaOH
concentrated H2SO4
Correct answer is A
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.