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Esters are organic compounds formed from the reaction between carboxylic acids and alcohols. They have characteristic smells and are found naturally in fruits and oils. Common esters include ethyl ethanoate which has a pleasant fruity smell. Esters can be prepared in the laboratory by heating a mixture of an alcohol and carboxylic acid with concentrated sulfuric acid under reflux.
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- Mohd Syafi Safiuddin
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- EN