Esterification reactions are carried out in the presence of a strong acid such as H 2 SO

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Esterification reactions are carried out in the presence of a strong acid such as H2SO4. A carboxylic acid is warmed with an alcohol, and an ester and water are formed. You may have made a fruity-smelling ester in the lab when studying organic functional groups. Name the carboxylic acid that is necessary to complete the following esterification reaction.

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Chemistry

ISBN: 9781305957404

10th Edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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