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  4. The reaction of an ester RCOOR with an alcohol R ''OH in the presence of an acid gives

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Q. The reaction of an ester "RCOOR with an alcohol R ''OH in the presence of an acid gives

KEAMKEAM 2004Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

An ester on refluxing with a large excess of an alcohol in presence of a little acid or alkali, undergoes exchange of alcohol residues as

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