alleryThe reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst, forming a sweet-smelling ester, is called:
Aesterification
Bsaponification
Csubstitution
Dhydrogenation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. esterification
Esterification: alcohol + carboxylic acid → ester + water, acid-catalysed.
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