$R-CO-OR' + R''OH \xrightarrow{H^{\oplus}} R-CO-OR'' + R'OH$
The above reaction is an example of:

  • A
    esterification
  • B
    saponification
  • C
    trans-esterification
  • D
    hydrolysis

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