The reaction, RCOOR ^ + R ^ OH (excess) H ^ + or ^ 2 OH ^ - RCOOR ^ + R ^ OH is called

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA ExamsOrganic Compounds Containing Oxygen

The reaction,
\(\mathrm{RCOOR}^{\prime}+\mathrm{R}^{\prime \prime} \mathrm{OH}\) (excess) \(\xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}^{+} \mathrm{or}^{2} \mathrm{OH}^{-}}\)\(\mathrm{RCOOR}^{\prime \prime}+\mathrm{R}^{\prime}\) OH is called
  1. Esterification
  2. Trans-esterification
  3. Saponification
  4. Hydrolysis

Answer

(B) Trans-esterification

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