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}} $