what is esterification and give its uses ?
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Esters are formed by the reaction of ethanol or an alcohol and an acid. Ethanoic reacts with ethanol to produce an ester.
It is a sweet smelling substance which are used in making perfumes and as flavoring agents.
On treating with sodium hydroxide the ester is converted back to alcohol and a sodium salt of carboxylic acid which is used in making soaps
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