what is easterification.? with example

1.	what is easterification.? with example
Answer» When ethanoic acid react with alcohol it gives ester and this reaction are called esterification reaction 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.

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