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Which reaction exemplifies the esterification process?

1. CH3COOH reacts with C2H5OH to produce CH3COOC2H5 and water.
2. CH3COOH reacts with C2H5OH to produce CH3COOC2H5 and hydrogen chloride.
3. CH3COOH reacts with C2H5OH to produce CH3COOC2H5 and dry hydrogen chloride.
4. CH3COOH reacts with C2H5OH to produce CH3COOC2H5 and dry water.

Correct answer: CH3COOH reacts with C2H5OH to produce CH3COOC2H5 and water.

Solution

Esterification is the reaction between a carboxylic acid (COOH) and an alcohol (C2H5OH) to form an ester (COOCH2CH3) and water (H2O). Option A correctly represents this process.

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