What happens when propanoic acid is warmed with methanol in the presence of a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid? Write equation of the reaction involved.
When propanoic acid reacts with methanol in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid (a catalyst), ester (CH3CH2COOCH3) is produced.

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