Esterification Reaction of Carboxylic Acids and Alcohols

The general equation for the esterification reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol is: RCOOH + R'OH ightleftharpoons RCOOR' + H₂O. R and R' represen…

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The general equation for the esterification reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol is: RCOOH + R'OH ightleftharpoons RCOOR' + H₂O. R and R' represent alkyl groups. This reaction is reversible and often catalyzed by concentrated sulfuric acid.

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