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 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.
