Question on: SS2 Chemistry - Organic Chemistry III: Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids

Esterification is a chemical reaction that involves the formation of an ester. Which of the following statements about esterification is correct?

 

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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.

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