MCQ
An ester can be prepared by the reaction of:
- ATwo alcohols
- BAn alcohol and an aldehyde.
- ✓An alcohol and an organic acid.
- DAn acid and a ketone
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Answer
Correct option: C.
An alcohol and an organic acid.
Esters $(\text{RCOOR}\ ')$ are prepared by the reaction between alcohol $(\ce{R\ 'OH})$ and organic acid $(\text{RCOOH}).$
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