What is called esterification reaction ? Explain giving examples.
When ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in presence of concentrated sulphuric acid and forms ethyl ethanoate (ethyl acetate). This reaction of formation of ester by the reaction of carboxylic acid with alcohol is called esterification reaction.
CH3COOH+C2H5OH
CH3COOC2H5 + H2
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