Question

what is esterification reaction??​

Answer 1

Answer:

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. An ester can be made by an esterification reaction of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

Answer 2

Answer:

Esterification reaction: The rection of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid in which an Ester is formed is called Esterification reaction.

Reaction:

CH3CH2OH + CH3COOH=CH3COOC2H5 + H2O

(Ethanol) (Carboxylic acid) (Ester) (Water)

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