Question

what happen when Alcohols action with
carboxylic acid with an example​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Description: When a carboxylic acid is treated with an alcohol and an acid catalyst, an ester is formed (along with water). This reaction is called the Fischer esterification. Notes: The reaction is actually an equilibrium. The alcohol is generally used as solvent so is present in large excess.

Answer 2

Answer:

when alcohols reacts with carboxylic acid with a acid as a catalyst then a fragrance compound called Esters is formed.

C2H5OH + CH3COOH ---------- CH3COOC2H5 + H20