Question

Reaction of acids with alcohols is also known as

• A. esterification
• B. saponification
• C. alkalisation
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Acids react with alcohols give ester, this process is known as esterification.

$\underset{\text{ acid }}{\mathrm{RCOOH}}+\underset{\text{ alcohol }}{R^{\prime }OH}⟶\underset{\text{ ester }}{RCOO{R}^{\prime }}$