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In the esterification reaction of alcohols

A

`OH^(-)` is replaced by `C_(2)H_(5)OH`

B

`OH^(-)`is replaced by chlorine

C

`H^(-)`is replaced by sodium metal

D

`OH^(-)`is replaced by `CH_(3)COO` group

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D
`CH_(3)COOH+C_(2)H_(5)OHrarrunderset("Ethyl acetate")(CH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5)+H_(2)O)`
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