Esterification Reaction
Dec. 23, 2024
Looking at a reaction equation for an esterification reaction, you cannot tell where the oxygen comes from (acid or alcohol). Devise an experiment using O^18 to prove unequivocally where the Oxygen comes Fischer Esterification - Chemistry Steps Conversion of carboxylic acids to esters using acid and alcohols (Fischer Esterification) – Master Organic Chemistry Esterification Reaction