Question

what is esterification??

Answer 1

Conversion of carboxylic acids to esters using acid and alcohols (Fischer Esterification) by James.
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.

Answer 2

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The process of mixing a alcohol and a caboxylic acid to form compound having sweet smell is called esterification.