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CH3COOH+CH3CH2OHCH3COOC2H5+H2O
This reaction is called

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Saponification
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Esterification
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Elimination
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Addition
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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 an acid catalyst to give an ester. Hence, this reaction is called esterification.

CH3COOH+CH3CH2OH+Acid catalystCH3COOC2H5 (Ester)

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