Question

What are esters?Write an equation to show the formation of an ester.​

Answer 1

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☛ This reaction resulting in the formation of Esters is known as " Esterification ". CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH ➡ CH3COOC2H5 + H2O. ... CH3COOC2H5 = Ethyl Acetate. ☛ When esters(CH3COOC2H5) with sodium hydroxide(NaOH) forms sodium ethanoate ( CH3COONa) as the main product and ethanol (C2H5OH)

Answer 2

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Ester, any of a class of organic compounds that react with water to produce alcohols and organic or inorganic acids. Esters derived from carboxylic acids are the most common. The term ester was introduced in the first half of the 19th century by German chemist Leopold Gmelin