Question

Condition necessary for HCOOH + CH3OH= CH3COOCH3 +H2O to take place

Answer 1

The above reaction is named as esterification.

And the compound formed is methyl formate.

The condition necessary for the above reaction to take place are

1. It should be in presence of an acid catalyst.

2. Heat supply should be there

The less hindered the alcohol the more forward is the reaction.

Hope you understand .