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What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid?
What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid?
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What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid?
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The reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid produces an ester and water, known as esterification.
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The reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid produces an ester and water, known as esterification.
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Step 1: Identify the two reactants - an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.
Step 2: Understand that when these two react, they undergo a chemical reaction.
Step 3: Know that this reaction is called esterification.
Step 4: Recognize that the products of this reaction are an ester and water.
Step 5: Conclude that the overall process involves the combination of the alcohol and carboxylic acid to form new substances.
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