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In the esterification reaction of alcohol: 

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a

H of alcohols are replaced by CH3CO group.

b

OH- of alcohols are replaced by CH3CO group.

c

H of alcohols are replaced by Na metal.

d

OH- of alcohols are replaced by CH3COO group.

answer is A.

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In the esterification reaction the H+ of alcohol gets replaced by the carbonyl group pf carboxylic acid.

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In the esterification reaction of alcohol: