112k views
2 votes
The reaction of carboxylic acids with alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst yields Select one: amides O esters O no reaction occurs O aldehydes

1 Answer

0 votes

Answer:

esters

Step-by-step explanation:

The -OR group of the alcohol replaces the -OH of the carboxylic acid, forming an ester. See attachment for condensed mechanism.

The reaction of carboxylic acids with alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst-example-1
User Allan Thomas
by
5.6k points