The reaction between an alcohol and carboxylic acid leads to the formation of_______.

Aldehyde

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Ester

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Ketone

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Paraffins

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Solution

The correct option is A Ester
esterification reaction
carboxylic acid + alcohol ---> ester + water

$C H_{3} C O O H + C_{2} H_{5} O H \to C H_{3} C O O C_{2} H_{5} + H_{2} O$

Option B is correct.

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