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What is esterification?

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When an alcohol is treated with carboxylic acid in the presence of `H_2SO_4` sweet smelling compound is formed which is called ester. The reaction is known as esterification reaction.
`CH_3COOH + CH_3CH_2COOH to CH_3COOHCH_2CH_3`
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