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How ester is formed? Give a chemical eqn to justify |
| Answer» Esters are the compounds of general formula RCOORˈ, formed by the reaction of carboxylic acids with alcohols.RCOOH + RˈOH → RCOORˈ (ester) + H₂OThey 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.\xa0CH₃COOH + C₂H₅OH →CH₃COOC₂H₅ + H₂O | |