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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12008759

Describe the following:
Trans-esterification.

Solution
Trans-esterification: When an ester is treated with an alcohol in the presence of H2SO4or HCl a new ester is formed which contains the alkyl part of the alcohol. This exchange of the alkyl group in the formation of a new ester is called trans-esterification.