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Methods for Ester Synthesis

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The compound formed by the reaction between acetic acid and an alcohol is :

A

ester

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B

keton

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C

aldehyde

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D

none of these

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Solution

The correct option is A ester
Ester is formed when alcohol and carboxylic acid react with each other.

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