What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid to form an ester?

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What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid to form an ester?
  1. Hydrolysis
  2. Esterification
  3. Oxidation
  4. Reduction

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Q: What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid to form an ester?
Solution: The reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester is known as esterification.
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