Identify the Group That Replaces -OH in R-COOH When a Carboxylic

question 69

Multiple Choice

Identify the group that replaces -OH in R-COOH when a carboxylic acid undergoes an esterification reaction.

• A) -R
• B) -OR
• C) -SH
• D) -ONa

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