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Question
Explain the following reaction with an example.
Esterification
Solution
Substances having ester as the functional group are formed by a reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. This reaction is known as esterification.
E.g. When ethanoic acid is heated with ethanol in a water bath in the presence of an acid catalyst (concentrated sulphuric acid), ethyl ethanoate and water are formed.
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