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Carboxylic acids react with diazomethane to form
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesJEE Main
Options:
  • A Amine
  • B Alcohol
  • C Ester
  • D Amide
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Ester
Diazomethane provides the necessary $\mathrm{CH}_2$ group to form an ester (esterification using diazomethane.

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