Explain esterification reaction with the help of a chemical equation. Describe an activity to show esterification.
Esterification:
When an organic acid reacts with an alcohol in the presence of acid catalyst, it produces a sweet smelling substance called ester.
Chemical reaction :
Activity :
A few drops of sulphuric acid is added in ethanel and glacial acid.
They are placed in warm water and dipped for 5 minutes, then the content will be poured into a beaker containing water. It will be observed that the odour is sweet and substance formed is Ethyl acetates.