Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 20 - Sections 20.1-20.14 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 996: 83a

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Carboxylic acids react with alcohols in the presence of sulphuric acid to form an ester. In this process, OH from carboxylic acid and H from alcohol joins to form a water molecule. In this, an ester ethyl pentanoate and a water molecule are formed. This is a condensation reaction.
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