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Reaction of acids with alcohols is also known as
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esterification
Acids react with alcohols give ester, this process is known as esterification.
$$
\mathrm{RCOOH}+\mathrm{R}^{\prime} \mathrm{OH} \longrightarrow \mathrm{RCOOR}^{\prime}
$$
acid $\quad$ alcohol ester
$$
\mathrm{RCOOH}+\mathrm{R}^{\prime} \mathrm{OH} \longrightarrow \mathrm{RCOOR}^{\prime}
$$
acid $\quad$ alcohol ester
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