The Reaction of a Carboxylic Acid and an Alcohol in the Presence

question 1

Multiple Choice

The reaction of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst produces an ester and a molecule of water. Which of the labeled atoms below are involved in making the molecule of water?

• A) a and d
• B) b and d
• C) b, c, and d
• D) a, c, and d
• E) c, d, and e

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