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Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Trans esterification is the process of

A

conversion of an aliphatic acid to ester

B

conversion of an aromatic acid to ester

C

conversion of one ester to another ester

D

conversion of an ester into its components namely acid and alcohol

Answer

conversion of one ester to another ester

Explanation

Solution

Trans esterification is the process of conversion of one ester to another ester.
RCOOR′+R′′OH−>RCOOR′′+R′OH{RCOOR' + R''OH -> RCOOR'' + R'OH }