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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Derivative MCQ

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DerivativeMediumQuestion 40016

Question

Carboxylic acids react with alcohols in presence of acid to form:

  1. A
    esters
    Correct
  2. B
    ethers
  3. C
    aldehydes
  4. D
    amines

Correct answer

esters

Explanation

This is esterification.

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