Question

Consider the following reaction

In the above reaction ester formation takes place by

• A. Breaking of $O-H$ bond of A and $O-H$ bond of B
• B. Breaking of $C-O$ bond of A and $C-O$ bond of B
• C. Breaking of $O-H$ bond of A and $C-O$ bond of B
• D. Breaking of $C-O$ bond of A and $O-H$ bond of B

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In the above reaction ester formation takes place by breaking of $O-H$ bond of A and $C-O$ bond of B.