What is esterification reaction? Explain with an example?
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Ethyl alcohol reqcts with acetic acid in the presence of concentratrd sulphuric acid to form ethyl ethanote(ester) and water.This reaction is slow reversible and is called esterification reqction.
C2H5OH+CH3COOH=CH3COOC2+H2O
C2H5OH+CH3COOH=CH3COOC2+H2O
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Esterification: Definition and example
Definition:
- The process through which esters are produced, it is called esterification.
- Esters are nothing but substances that have a fruity and pleasant smell.
- When alcohol and carboxylic acid reacts, the reaction yields esters as products.
Example:
- The reaction occurring between ethanol and ethanoic acid leads to the formation of an ester called ethyl ethanoate.
- The chemical equation involved in the reaction is as follows:
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