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The reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid gives a compound having fruity odour. This compound is called an ester and the reaction is called estrification. Ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc.H2SO4 to form ethyl ethonate, an ester.
C2H5OH + CH3COOH ------> CH3COOC2H5
Ethanol H2O
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When primary alcohol is treated with a carboxylic acid in the presence of sulphuric acid a compound is formed. This compound has a sweet smell. The compound obtained is called ester. The chemical reaction occurring in the formation of the ester is known as an esterification reaction.
CH3COOH + CH3CH2COOH → CH3COOCH2CH3
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