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Question
Esterification is ______.
Options
Reaction of alkanes with Bromine.
Reaction of alcohol with Bromine.
Reaction of alcohols with acids.
Reaction of alcohol with sodium.
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Solution
Esterification is reaction of alcohols with acids.
Explanation:
Esterification is the chemical reaction where an alcohol reacts with an organic acid (typically a carboxylic acid) in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a sweet-smelling compound called an ester and water. During this process, a molecule of water is eliminated as the alkyl group from the alcohol links with the acyl group from the acid. This reaction is highly reversible and is widely used in industries to manufacture artificial flavourings, perfumes, and plasticisers.
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