a) Define esterification with
two exa each of alcohol and
phenol
Answers
Esterification is the process of combining an organic acid (RCOOH) with an alcohol (ROH) to form an ester (RCOOR) and water; or a chemical reaction resulting in the formation of at least one ester product. Ester is obtained by an esterification reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.
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Answer:
Esterification is the general name for a chemical reaction in which two reactants (typically alcohol and an acid) form an ester as the reaction
Explanation:
Alcohol, phenol are classes of organic compounds .which is found in broad range of industries as well as for domestic purposes.
Alcohol is formed when a saturated carbon atom is bonded to a hydroxyl (-OH) group.
Phenol is formed when a hydrogen atom in a benzene molecule is replaced by the -OH..