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The reaction between an organic acid and an alcohol to form a sweet-smelling substance is called:
ASaponification
BEsterification
CHydrogenation
DPolymerization
✓ Correct Answer: B — Esterification
Esterification is the reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst to produce an ester and water.
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