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What is esterification? Write its uses |
| Answer» Esterification is a chemical reaction used for making esters. The reaction in which a Caboxylic acid combines with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst to form an ester is called Esterificatin reaction. It is a reversible reaction. The esters so formed are fruity in odor. They are sweet smelling compound.The uses of esterfication\tUsed in fragrance and flavor industry.\tUsed to test of carboxylic acid and alcohols.\tIt is also used in polymer industry.\tThis reaction is used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, lacquers, medicines, dyes, soaps and synthetic rubber. | |