Back to FAQs
Related FAQs

Frequently Asked Question

Questions asked by users might not always be phrased in the clearest way.

Example of esterification

Accepted Answer

The reaction of acetic acid (CH3COOH) with ethanol (CH3CH2OH) to form ethyl acetate (CH3COOCH2CH3) and water (H2O) is a classic example of esterification. This reaction is typically catalyzed by an acid, such as sulfuric acid (H2SO4).

Articles you might like

Discover more articles
🚀 Welcome to TheAiWay! ChemistAI has evolved into TheAiWay.org, offering faster speeds, expanded AI-powered content across 32 subjects, and a brand-new, user-friendly design. Enjoy enhanced stability, increased query limits (30 to 100), and even unlimited features! Discover TheAiWay.org today! ×