Question

The reaction, RCOOR¢ + R¢¢OH (excess) $\xrightarrow { \mathrm { H } ^ { + } \text {or } \mathrm { OH } ^ { - } }$ RCOOR¢¢ + R¢ OH is called.

• A. Esterification
• B. Trans-esterification
• C. Saponification
• D. Hydrolysis

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Trans-esterification

Answer 2

When an ester converts into another ester, it is called trans esterification.