what is esterification reaction ? write the chemical equation for the reaction. write chemical equation for the reaction of an ester with base
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using acid and alchol formation of a substance called as ester.........
CH3COOH+CH3CH2OH-----------------CH3COCH2CH3
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Esterification reaction is a reaction in which ester is synthesized by using carboxylic acid and alcohol in presence of acidic medium and slightly heat
However after formation of ester this reaction becomes reversible due to formation of water
To make this reaction in forward direction we add conc. H2SO4 as a dehydrationg agent to extract water to get pure form of esters
(R = alkyl group of any number of carbon)
Alternative method of ester formation is Acid chloride reacting with alcohols to give ester
When ester reacts with inorganic base regains forming carboxylic acid and alcohols
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