Question

2) What are esters? How are they formed? Illustrate with the help of a chemical equation. List
two uses of esters.​

Answer 1

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These and other volatile esters with characteristic odours are used in synthetic flavours, perfumes, and cosmetics. Certain volatile esters are used as solvents for lacquers, paints, and varnishes; for this purpose, large quantities of ethyl acetate and butyl acetate are commercially produced.

Answer 2

Answer:

♥️Uses of Esters

✨It is a sweet-smelling substance. Some of them are used as food flavourings and other esters are used as fragrances or perfumes. ... Naturally occurring fats and oils are fatty acid esters of glycerol. Nitrate esters, such as nitroglycerin, are used as explosive materials.