alleryThe chemical reaction where alcohol and carboxylic acid form a fruity-smelling ester is called:
ASaponification
BEsterification
CNeutralisation
DCombustion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Esterification
1. The reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid yields an ester.
2. Concentrated H2SO4 acts as a dehydrating catalyst.
3. This reaction is named esterification.
4. Saponification is the alkaline hydrolysis of fats to make soap.
5. Hence the correct answer is esterification.
_Source: syllabus Science Ch 4 'Carbon and its Compounds' (byjus.com extract)_
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