What is the esterification reaction

1.	What is the esterification reaction
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+C2H5OH GIVES CH3COOC2H5(ethyl ethanoate). What is the formula of esterification reaction Reaction between ethanoic acid and ethanol to form easter is called easterification reaction.

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