Q.

CH3COOHacetic acid(ethanoic acid)+C2H5OHethyl alcohol(ethanol)Conc.H2SO4CH3COOC2H5ethyl ethanoate(ethyl acetate)+H2OWater

Identify the name of the reaction

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a

Saponification

b

Esterification

c

Oxidation

d

Hydrogenation

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Carboxylic acids reacts with alcohols to gives esters. This process is called esterification. 

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