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Write a note on esterification.

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The reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid gives a compound having fruity odour. This compound is called an ester and the reaction is called esterification. Ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of cone. H2SO4 to form ethyl ethanoate, an ester.

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