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7.  Esterification reaction-

               Esterification is the process of combining an organic acid (RCOOH) with an alcohol
               (ROH)in presence of concentrated sulphuric acidas the catalyst, by providing heat to
               form an ester (RCOOR) and water.

               Ester is obtained by an esterification reaction of an alcohol and acarboxylic acid.























































               Fig. Esterification reaction-  Heating the mixture in a water bath, as ethanol is  flammable.







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