What is an ‘esterification’ reaction? Describe an activity to show esterification.
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Answer:
Esterification is defined as the chemical reaction of Ethanol with ethanoic acid in presence of concentrated sulphuric acid by providing heat results in formation of Ester i.e. Ethyl ethanoate.
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Explanation:
Esterification is defined as the chemical reaction of Ethanol with ethanoic acid in presence of concentrated sulphuric acid by providing heat results in formation of Ester i.e. Ethyl ethanoate.
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When alcohol and acid react to form ester the reaction is termed as esterification.
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2
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COOH→CH
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Activity:
Take 1 ml of pure ethanol in a test tube and add 1ml of ethanoic acid to it. Then add 2 to 3 drops of concentrated sulphuric acid to the mixture.
Warm the test tube
Pour the contents of the test tube in a 50ml of water taken in another beaker and smell it.
A sweet smell is obtained with indicates the formation of ester.