Explain estenfication reaction and give its applications.
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The Esterification Process
The Esterification ProcessEsterification occurs when a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol. This reaction can only occur in the presence of an acid catalyst and heat. It takes a lot of energy to remove the -OH from the carboxylic acid, so a catalyst and heat are needed to produce the necessary energy.
As a specific example of an esterification reaction, butyl acetate can be made from acetic acid and 1-butanol. A commercially important esterification reaction is condensation polymerization, in which a reaction occurs between a dicarboxylic acid and a dihydric alcohol (diol), with the elimination of water.
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