Question

what is esterificarion reaction? also write its equation ​

Answer 1

Answer:

When alcohol and acid react to form ester the reaction is termed as esterification.

C

2

H

5

OH+CH

3

COOH→CH

3

COOC

2

H

5

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.

Answer 2

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When alcohol and acid react to form ester the reaction is termed as esterification.

C2H5OH+CH3COOH→CH3COOC2H5

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.