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Which reagent will bring about the conversion of carboxylic acids into esters /

A

`C_(2)H_(5)OH`

B

Dry `HCl+ C_(2)H_(5)OH`

C

`LiAlH_(4)`

D

`Al(OC_(2)H_(5))_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`RCOOH+ C_(2)H_(5)OH underset(HCl)overset("dry")to RCOOC_(2)H_(5)+ H_(2)O`
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