The reaction between alkanoic acids and alkanols in the presence of an acid catalyst is known as
- saponification
- dehydration
-
esterification
- hydrolysis
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The reaction between alkanoic acids and alkanols in the presence of an acid catalyst is called esterification:
Esterification is a chemical reaction that combines an alcohol (ROH) and an organic acid (RCOOH) to form an ester (RCOOR) and water. The reaction can be catalyzed by an acid or a base.
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