Understanding Esters - An Integral Part of Our Daily Lives
Esters are organic compounds that are formed as a result of a condensation reaction between an alcohol and an acid. In an esterification reaction, an acid group from the acid molecule is replaced by an alkoxy group derived from the alcohol causing the loss of a water molecule. This process results in the formation of its compound and water. Formation and Structure Carboxylic acids contain a...
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