Chemistry
In a round bottom flask, a mixture of ethanol, acetic acid and concentrated sulphuric acid was heated:
(a) Name the type of reaction occurring in the above set up.
(b) What is the role of sulphuric acid in this reaction?
(c) State one observation that takes place during the reaction.
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