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
  • E hydration
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The correct answer is C. esterification

Esterification, a reaction in which a carboxylic acid and an alcohol, heated in the presence of a mineral acid catalyst, form an ester and water:

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