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name the type of compound formed by the reaction of an organic acid and an alcohol. Write the chemical equation for the reaction involved ​

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Answered by tptmalv21
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The chemical name for this process is known as esterification. For example, when acetic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence of sulphuric acid as a catalyst, itforms an ester called ethyl acetate.

Answered by marishthangaraj
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Type of compound formed by the reaction of an organic acid and an alcohol is ester. The chemical equation for the reaction involved ​

Explanation:

  • When an organic acid reacts with alcohol, then ester will be formed.

                     Organic acid + alcohol ---------------------> Ester + H_2O

  • This reaction is known as esterification reaction.  Example: When acetic acid reacts with ethanol, then ethyl ethanoate is formed.

            CH_3COOH + CH_3CH_2OH \rightarrow CH_3COOCH_2CH_3 + H_2O

  • These and other volatile esters with characteristic odours are used in synthetic flavours, perfumes, and cosmetics.
  • Certain volatile esters are used as solvents for lacquers, paints, and varnishes; for this purpose, large quantities of ethyl acetate and butyl acetate are commercially produced.

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