Question

Explain the process of e esterification? ??​

Answer 1

The Esterification Process. Esterification 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.

Answer 2

when an alcohol and carboxylic acid react with each other in the presence of dehydrating agent to form Ester and water is called esterification reaction