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What is Esterification ???? |
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Answer» The reaction between Acid and an Alcohol to produce ester as the product is called Esterification reaction. During this reaction a molecule of water is eliminated.Ex: CH3COOH + C2H5OH →CH3COOC2H5 + H2OIn the above reaction Ethanoic acid reacted Ethyl alcohol to form an ester Ethyl Acetate and water molecule. CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH _______CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O The process of formation of an ester by the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid is known as esterification |
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