NEETChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives
What are carboxylic acids esterified with in the presence of a mineral acid catalyst?
Options
- AAldehydes
- BAlcohols or phenols
- CAmines
- DKetones
Correct answer
B. Alcohols or phenols
Step-by-step solution
Carboxylic acids are esterified with alcohols or phenols in the presence of a mineral acid catalyst, as mentioned in the paragraph.