Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 270

Question: The reaction between an alcohol and an acid with the elimination of water molecule is called

[MH CET 1999]

Options:

A) Esterification

B) Saponification

C) Etherification

D) Elimination

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ \underset{Esterification}{\mathop{CH_3COOH+CH_3OH\to CH_3COOCH_3+H_2O}} $