Question

define the term esterification define the term esterification

Answer 1

Esterification is a chemical reaction that forms at least one ester (= a type of compound produced by reaction between acids and alcohols). Estersare produced when acids are heated with alcohols in a process called esterification. An ester can be made by an esterification reaction of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

Answer 2

esterification is the general name for a chemical reaction in which two reactants (typically and alcohol and an acid) from an Ester as the reaction product .Easter are common in organic chemistry and biological material and obtained have a characteristics pleasant fruity odor