what is the formula of Ester?
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Esters have the general formula RCOOR′, where R may be a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an aryl group, and R′ may be an alkyl group or an aryl group but not a hydrogen atom. (If it were hydrogen atom, the compound would be a carboxylic acid.
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Esters are the compounds of general formula RCOORˈ, formed by the reaction of carboxylic acids with alcohols. RCOOH + RˈOH → RCOORˈ (ester) + H₂O They posses sweet odour so, that they are used in cosmetics. Ex: Reaction of ethanoic acid with ethyl alcohol produces ethyl acetate. Formation of ethyl acetate (ester) indicates sweet smell. CH₃COOH + C₂H₅OH →CH₃COOC₂H₅ + H₂O
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