1. Esterification is a chemical reaction that occurs between?
- A. Alcohol + Aldehyde
- B. Alkane + Alkene
- C. Alcohol + Carboxylic acid
- D. Ketone + Alcohol
Check answer and explanation
Answer: Alcohol + Carboxylic acid
Explanation Esterification is a chemical reaction that typically occurs between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol Products: An ester (RCOOR) and water (H₂O). Catalyst: An acid catalyst, like sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄). Example: The reaction of acetic acid (CH₃COOH) with ethanol (CH₃CH₂O H) produces ethyl acetate (CH₃COOCH₂CH₃) and water.