What is esterification and give its uses?

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

It is the reaction in which esters are formed by reacting carboxylic acid with alcohol in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid. Carboxylic acid + alcohol ⎯⎯→ Ester + waterUses:i It is used as flavour in ice-cream and sweets. ii It is a sweet smelling substance.

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