explain easterification.
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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.
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reaction between an acid ( CH3COOH) and an alcohol(C2H5OH) results in sweet smelling compound called ester. this process is known as esterification.
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