what is esterification reaction???give a reaction
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esterification occur when a carboxylic acid react with an alcohol a sweet smelling compound is formed know as ester and this phenomenon is known as esterification
CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH --------------- C3H6COOH
CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH --------------- C3H6COOH
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Esters are produced when carboxylic acids are heated with alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst. The catalyst is usually concentrated sulphuric acid.
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The reaction between Acid and an Alcohol to produce easter as the product is called esterification reaction.
Reaction:CH3COOH+C2H5OH ----- CH3COOC2H5+H2.
Reaction:CH3COOH+C2H5OH ----- CH3COOC2H5+H2.
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