What is the main product of the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic aci

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What is the main product of the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid?
  1. Ester
  2. Ether
  3. Aldehyde
  4. Ketone

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main product of the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid?
  • Step 1: Identify the two reactants: an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.
  • Step 2: Understand that when these two react, they undergo a process called esterification.
  • Step 3: During esterification, the alcohol and carboxylic acid combine.
  • Step 4: A water molecule is removed in the process.
  • Step 5: The result of this reaction is the formation of an ester.
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