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Which functional group forms from a reaction between alcohols and organic acids, and is associated with flavors and smells?

Which functional group forms from a reaction between alcohols and organic acids, and is associated with flavors and smells?
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Which functional group forms from a reaction between alcohols and organic acids, and is associated with flavors and smells?

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The functional group is ester. The reaction between alcohols and organic acids is called Fischer Esterification.
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