Question

How is an
ester obtained from carboxylic acid ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Esters are produced when carboxylic acids are heated with alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst. The catalyst is usually concentrated sulphuric acid. Dry hydrogen chloride gas is used in some cases, but these tend to involve aromatic esters (ones containing a benzene ring). The esterification reaction is both slow and reversible.