Question

Define esterification give reaction which show esterification

Answer 1

Reaction in which an ester is formed is called esterification reaction. Esters are sweet smelling carbon compounds.


C2H5OH +CH3COOH (in acidic medium gives) CH3COOC2H5

Answer 2

What is esterification ?

Esterification is the process by which acetic acid react with alcohol in the presence of an acidic medium giving a fully smelling compound called ester.

Reaction :

$\mathsf{CH_3COOH+C_2H_5OH=====>CH_3COOC_2H_5+H_2O}$

Acetic acid + Ethyl alcohol ====> Ethyl acetate + water

Test for acetic acid :

If we add alcohol in the presence of acidic environment , an acetic acid will give fruity smelling ester.

This acts as test for acetic acid.

The reaction is also reversible.

We can prevent the reversible reaction using concentrated sulphuric acid.