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what is esterification?? its reaction ​

Answer 1

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Esterification is the general name for a chemical reaction in which two reactants (typically an alcohol and an acid) form an ester as the reaction product. Esters are common in organic chemistry and biological materials, and often have a characteristic pleasant, fruity odor.

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Answer 2

When a carboxylic acid is treated with an alcohol and an acid catalyst, an ester is formed (along with water), That reaction is called the esterification reaction.

Equation : C2H5OH + CH3COOH → CH3COOC2H5 +  H2O