Question

what is esterification reaction.

Answer 1

Esterification reaction ;- a process in which an alcohol and a carboxylic acid react in the presence of conc. H2SO4 To Form an ester.

CH3 COOH + C2H5OH --------> CH3 COOC2H5 + H2O .

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Answer 2

Esterification reaction: The reaction between an acid and an alcohol to produce ester.

CH3CH2COOH + CH3CH2CH2OH → CH3CH2COOCH3CH2CH2 + H2O

Propanoic acid + Propanol → Propylpropanoate + Water