Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 1 - No. 25)

Which of the following best describes the reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid?
It is a redox reaction.
It is a condensation reaction.
It is a polymerization reaction.
It is a neutralization reaction.

Explanation

It is a condensation reaction, forming an ester and water.

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