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2011-04-09

Esterification Reaction

Esterification occurs between carboxylic acids and alcohols.

The colourfull notes from my students(5H) show reaction between ethanoic acid and different alcohols(methanol, ethanol, propanol and butanol).



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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    i wanna ask question..
    why is the mixture heated using water bath in esterification?

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  2. Swee MoiJune 11, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    to ensure the carboxylic acids and alcohols react completely to produce ester....

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    1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2014 at 12:02 PM

      Because alcohols are highly flammable. it would not be wise to expose it to an open flame(bunsen burner)

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