Question

Ester is formed by the reaction between ______.

Options

• An acid and an alcohol

• An acid and a base

• A base and an alcohol

• An acid and an alkene

Answer 1

Ester is formed by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol.

Explanation:

Estrification is the reaction that occurs when an acid reacts with alcohol, resulting in the creation of an ester.

For example: In the presence of strong sulphuric acid, acetic acid combines with ethyl alcohol to generate ethyl acetate.