Question

reaction of carboxylic acid with alcohol in presence of acid catalyst form ________​

Answer 1

Reaction of carboxylic acid with alcohol in presence of acid catalyst form ester. This process is called esterification

Example:

Ethanoic acid reacts with Ethanol to form Ethyl Ethanoate

Reaction:

$\rm C_2H_5OH + CH_3COOH => CH_3COOC_2H_5$

Physical Properties:

• Sweet smell
• fruity odour
• colourless

Uses:

• preparation of perfumes
• It can also be used for preparation of soap by adding alkali substances

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Reaction of carboxylic acid with alcohol in presence of acid catalyst form Ester and water

( Esters are derived from carboxylic acids

Carboxylic acid contains the -COOH group, and in an ester the hydrogen in this group is replaced by a hydrocarbon group of some kind. )

This reaction is called the Fischer esterification

The alcohol is generally present in large amount because it is used as a solvent