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Esters are the product of the reaction between_____.

two alcohols
an alcohol and an ester
an alcohol and an acid
an alcohol and an aldehyde

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The answer to this question is:

"An alcohol an acid"


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User Luis LL
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Answer: The correct answer is an alcohol and an acid.

Step-by-step explanation:

Esters are defined as the functional group of organic compounds having general formula of
RCOO-R' where R and R' are the alkyl or aryl groups. They are fruity smelling compounds.

It is formed by the combination of an alcohol and an acid.

For Example: The formation of ethyl ethanoate from the combination of acetic acid and ethanol.

The chemical reaction for the formation of ethyl ethanoate follows:


CH_3COOH+CH_3CH_2OH\rightarrow CH_3COOCH_2CH_3+H_2O

Hence, the correct answer is an alcohol and an acid.

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