Esterification takes place when an alcohol reacts with a(n):
Correct answer: A. Organic acid
- A. Organic acid
- B. Inorganic acid
- C. Both organic and inorganic acids
- D. Ether
Explanation
Esterification is the general process of forming an ester. This is most commonly done by reacting an alcohol with a carboxylic acid (an organic acid) but can also be achieved by reacting an alcohol with an inorganic acid, such as nitric acid or sulfuric acid.
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