engineering chemistry MCQ #113

The reaction of alcohols with carboxylic acids to form esters is called

engineering chemistry MCQ #113

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of alcohols with carboxylic acids to form esters is called

    • A) esterification
    • B) saponification
    • C) hydrolysis
    • D) condensation

    Answer: esterification

    Explanation: Esterification is the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester.