Reaction of acids with alcohols is also known as:

esterification

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saponification

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alkalisation

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is A esterification
Acids react with alcohols give ester, this process is known as esterification,
$R C O O H a c i d + R^{'} O H a l c o h o l ⟶ R C O O R^{'} e s t e r$

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