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Reaction of acids with alcohols is also ...

Reaction of acids with alcohols is also known as

A

esterification

B

saponification

C

alkalisation

D

None of these

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A

Acid react with alcohols give ester, this process is know as esterification.
`underset("ester")(RCOOH)+underset("alcohol")(R'OH )to underset("ester")(RC COR")`
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