Explain the mechanism of esterification of carboxylic acid
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when carboxylic acids are heated with alcohols in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 esters are formed.
i remember this sequence by using word PATE .p is for protonation.a is for attack t is for tranfer of hydrogen and e is for elimination of water and ion.
i hope it will be helpful if not let me now i will try to make it clear.STAY BLESSED.
when carboxylic acids are heated with alcohols in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 esters are formed.
i remember this sequence by using word PATE .p is for protonation.a is for attack t is for tranfer of hydrogen and e is for elimination of water and ion.
i hope it will be helpful if not let me now i will try to make it clear.STAY BLESSED.
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