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Esterification: RCOOH + R'OH + acid catalyst yields:
AAlkane
BRCOOR' (ester) + H₂O (Fischer esterification, reversible)
CTwo acids
DNo reaction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. RCOOR' (ester) + H₂O (Fischer esterification, reversible)
Fischer esterification: RCOOH + R'OH ⇌ RCOOR' + H₂O, catalyzed by H₂SO₄ or HCl. Equilibrium driven right by excess alcohol or water removal (Dean-Stark).
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