Q. Reaction of acid with alcohols is also known as
A) Esterification
B) Saponification
C) Alkalisation
D) None of these
Explanation
(a)
Acids react with alcohols give ester, this process is known as esterification.
$RCOOH + R'OH \longrightarrow RCOOR'$
acid alcohol ester
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