The reaction between an alcohol and an acid is called:

esterification

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saponification

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hydrolysis

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hydrogenation

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Solution

The correct option is D esterification
The reaction between an alcohol and an acid is called esterification as the product obtained is an ester.
This reaction is catalyzed in the presence of an acid or a base.
$R C O O H + R^{'} O H a c i d / b a s e - ---- \to R C O O R^{'} + H_{2} O$

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