In the purification of impure samples of ethyl ethanoate synthesized by esterification, concentrated sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) solution is used to remove

obedvictor

9 years ago

Is to remove the acidic impurities. Ethyl Ethanoate is a weak acid, the strong base with is deliquescence removes the water leaving it basic by removing water(it's acidic) impurity.

Davidloove

13 years ago

Admin dis answer is wrong.impurities is water which can b remove by either CaCl2 or Na2CO3.gbam