Chapter 23, Problem 12STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To characterize the reactions given as addition, esterification, substitution, polymerization, and oxidation reaction.

Concept introduction: Esterification is a chemical reaction in which the alcohol is made to combine with the organic acid to form esters with the removal of the water molecule. This reaction takes place in the presence of a catalyst. A catalyst like ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ in concentrated form is used in this reaction.

Answer to Problem 12STP

The given reaction is an esterification reaction.

Explanation of Solution

In the given reaction carboxylic ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{COOH}$ acid is made to react with the alcohol ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH}$ in the presence of an acidic medium that resulted in the formation of an ester compound ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{COOCH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$ with the removal of a water molecule.

Conclusion

Esterification reaction is used in the production of ester. They are widely used in the production of perfumes. They are also used in the food industry and are found in fats and oils.