Esterification is a chemical reaction that invo... - SS2 Chemistry Organic Chemistry III: Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids Question
Esterification is a chemical reaction that involves the formation of an ester. Which of the following statements about esterification is correct?
A
Esterification is the reaction of an ester with water to form an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.
B
Esterification is the reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid to form an ester and water.
C
Esterification is the reaction of an ester with a base to form a carboxylic acid and water.
D
Esterification is the reaction of a carboxylic acid with water to form an ester and an alcohol.
correct option: b
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