1. $H_2SO_4$ conc. , warm |
Reaction with dry acetate: $H_2SO_4+CH_3COO^-$ $\rightarrow$ $CH_3COOH+HSO_4^-$ - vinegar-like odour |
2. $H_2SO_4$ conc./ethanol heated |
Reaction with dry acetate: $CH_3CH_2OH+CH_3COOH$ $\rightarrow$ $CH_3COOCH_2CH_3+H_2O$ - fruity odor of ethyl acetate |
3. $Ag^+$ (Silver nitrate) |
With a relatively concentrated acetate solution : - White precipitate |
4. $As_2O_3$ |
Heat strongly in dry state! - Repulsive odour of cacodyl oxide $[(CH_3)_2As]_2O$ (toxic!) |