esterification

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Esterification reaction is:

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**Fischer Esterification** involves the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.
- Reaction: $R-COOH + R'-OH \xrightleftharpoons{H^+} R-COOR' + H_2O$
- Features: It is a reversible reaction catalyzed by an acid (usually concentrated $H_2SO_4$). To shift the equilibrium toward the ester (product), water is typically removed as it form.
- **Isotopic labeling** studies have shown that the '$O$' atom in the water molecule comes from the acid, while the '$-OR'$ group comes from the alcohol.

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