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CH3COOH(aq)+CH3CH2OH(aq)CH3COOC2H5(aq)+H2O(aq)
This reaction is named as

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Saponification
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Esterification
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Elimination
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Substitution
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Solution

The correct option is B Esterification
Esters are formed by the reaction of an acid and an alcohol. Ethanoic acid reacts with absolute ethanol in the presence of a mineral acid catalyst (usually sulphuric acid) to give an ester. Hence the given reaction is called an esterification.

CH3COOH+CH3CH2OH+Acid catalystCH3COOC2H5 (Ester)

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