Question

what is esterification​

Answer 1

Esterification is a chemical reaction that forms at least one ester (= a type of compound produced by reaction between acids and alcohols). Esters are produced when acids are heated with alcohols in a process called esterification.
C2H5OH+CH3COOH→CH3COOC2H5+H2O

Answer 2

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• Esterification is the process of forming esters from carboxylic acids

• Esterification occurs when a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol. This reaction can only occur in the presence of an acid catalyst and heat. It takes a lot of energy to remove the -OH from the carboxylic acid, so a catalyst and heat are needed to produce the necessary energy.

CH3 COOH + CH3 CH2 COOH ====> CH3COOCH2CH3

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