Question

define esterification reaction

Answer 1

Esterification is the general name for a chemical reaction in which two reactants (typically an alcohol and an acid) form an ester as the reaction product. Esters are common in organic chemistry and biological materials, and often have a characteristic pleasant, fruity odor.

Answer 2

Answer:

the reaction between an alcohol and carboxylic acid to form a sweet smelling compound called ester is called esterification reaction.

for example :

C2H50H + CH3COOH ===> CH3CO0C2H5 + H20