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Which of the following reacts with Carboxylic Acid to form Ester?

Correct answer: D. Alcohol

  • A. Aldehyde
  • B. Alkyle Halide
  • C. Ketones
  • D. Alcohol

Explanation

Alcohol reacts with carboxylic acid to form ester

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About Reactivity of Carboxylic Acids

Carboxylic acids show acidic behaviour because their carboxylate ions are resonance-stabilised, and electron-withdrawing groups can change their strength. Reactions include neutralisation, esterification, formation of acid chlorides and amides, reduction, decarboxylation and substitution at the acyl carbon, which differs from the reactions of phenols.

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