Question

(1) Explain the mechanism of esterifaction
of carboxylic acid.
Waite the electronic configuration
and two uses of neon.​

Answer 1

Answer:

When a carboxylic acid is treated with an alcohol and an acid catalyst, an ester is formed (along with water). This reaction is called the Fischer esterification. Notes: The reaction is actually an equilibrium. The alcohol is generally used as solvent so is present in large excess.