Esterification Flashcards

1
Q

How do you form an ester?

A

From the combination of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid or acyl chloride

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What is the catalyst for the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester?

A

H2SO4 catalyst

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