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What is the primary product of the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alc
What is the primary product of the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst?
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What is the primary product of the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst?
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The reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst produces an ester.
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Q: What is the primary product of the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst?
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The reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst produces an ester.
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Step 1: Identify the two reactants: a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.
Step 2: Understand that an acid catalyst is used to speed up the reaction.
Step 3: Recognize that when these two react, they undergo a process called esterification.
Step 4: Know that the main product of this reaction is an ester.
Step 5: Remember that water is also produced as a byproduct of this reaction.
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