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Esters are formed by the reaction of carboxylic acids and acids in the presence of:

A. alkanes
B. alcohols
C. alkenes
D. aldehydes
E. alkynes



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Final answer:

Esters are formed by the reaction of carboxylic acids and alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst.


Explanation:

Esters are formed through a reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst. This process, known as esterification, leads to the formation of esters like ethyl acetate from acetic acid and ethanol.


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