RCOOH + ROH H2SO4 HEAT RCOOR
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R COOH + ROH - - - - - - - - - - - > RCOOR
When acid and alcohol reacts with one another, the reaction will be termed as an esterification reaction . As a result of this reaction , esters will be formed .
Example :
CH3COOH + CH3OH - - - - - - - - > CH3COOCH3
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RCOOH + ROH ----> RCOOR'.
It is a type of reaction in which an acid and alcohol react to create sweet-smelling esters.
This type of reaction is called an Esterification reaction.
The conventional synthesis is called the Fischer esterification in which carboxylic acid is treated with alcohol with a dehydrating agent. Sulphuric acid can act as a catalyst in this case.
The typical representation is as Butanoic acid + Ethanol → Ethyl butanoate + water.
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