The reaction of a carboxylic acid (RCOOH) with an alcohol (R'OH) in the presence of an acid catalyst to form an ester (RCOOR') is called which of the following?
A) An addition reaction
B) A Fischer esterification
C) An acid-base reaction
D) A saponification
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Q12: Which compound has the highest boiling point?
A)(CH3)2CHCH2CHO
B)CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2COOH
C)(CH3)2CHCH2CH2CH2OH
D)CH3(CH2)6CH3
E)All
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Q16: Which carboxylic acid is responsible for the
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Q18: Which compound is an a-hydroxy acid?
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