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Define estrification with example..... |
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Answer» Explanation: Some ESTERS can be prepared by esterification, a reaction in which a carboxylic acid and an ALCOHOL, HEATED in the presence of a mineral acid catalyst, FORM an ester and WATER: The reaction is reversible. As a specific example of an esterification reaction, butyl acetate can be made from acetic acid and 1-butanol. |
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