The reaction between an organic acid and an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst is known as;

  • A saponification
  • B dehydration
  • C esterification
  • D hydrolysis
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The correct answer is C. esterification

Esterification is a chemical reaction that forms at least one ester (= a type of compound produced by reaction between acids and alcohols). Esters are produced when acids are heated with alcohols in a process called esterification. An ester can be made by an esterification reaction of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

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