Which of the Following Functional Groups Is Produced When a Carboxylic

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functional groups is produced when a carboxylic acid and an alcohol react in the presence of a catalyst?

• A) an aldehyde
• B) an ether
• C) a ketone
• D) an ester
• E) a salt

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