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MHT CET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Reaction of acids with alcohols is also known as

  1. A esterification
  2. B saponification
  3. C alkalisation
  4. D None of these
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(A) esterification

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Acids react with alcohols give ester, this process is known as esterification.
\(
\mathrm{RCOOH}+\mathrm{R}^{\prime} \mathrm{OH} \longrightarrow \mathrm{RCOOR}^{\prime}
\)
acid \(\quad\) alcohol ester