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The reaction between an alcohol and carb...

The reaction between an alcohol and carboxylic acid is known as `:`

A

dehydration

B

Neutralisation

C

Saponification

D

Esterification

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D
`R-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-OH+HO-R' underset(conc. H_(2)SO_(4))overset(Delta)(rarr)R-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-OR' +H_(2)O`
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