Question
What is the product of the reaction? CH₃COOH +
CH₃OH → (H⁺, heat)Solution
The reaction is an esterification reaction. When acetic acid (CH₃COOH) reacts with methanol (CH₃OH) in the presence of an acid catalyst (H⁺) and heat, it forms methyl acetate (CH₃COOCH₃) and water (H₂O). Reaction: 
Thus, the product is methyl acetate and water.
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