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Discuss the process and mechanism of esteritication of carboxylic acid.

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The esterification of carboxylic acid takes place either in presence of alcohols or phenols under acidic medium. In this process, formation of esters take place.
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  • Dimerisation in carboxylic acid is due to

    A
    ionic bond
    B
    covalent bond
    C
    coordinate bond
    D
    intermolecular hydrogen bond

  • Which is false in case of carboxylic acids ?

    A
    They are polar molecules
    B
    They for H-bonds
    C
    They are stronger than mineral acids.
    D
    They have higher boiling point than corresponding alcohols.

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