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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12008808

During preparation of esters from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of acid catalyst water or ester formed should be removed as soon as it is formed.


Solution

The formation of esters from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of acid catelyst in a reversible reaction.
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To shift the equilibrium in forward direction, the water or ester formed should be removed as fast as it is formed.