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The reaction of an alcohol with an organic acid produces a compound classified as

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esterification

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Esterification is the result of a reaction between an alcohol and an organic acid.

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Answer is: a compound classified as ester.
Reaction of synthesis of estrers is calling the Fischer esterification, this is reaction of carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of a dehydrating agent (usually sulfuric acid):
R-COOH + R-OH
⇄ R-COOR + H₂O.
Esters are less polar than alcohols and can make hydrogen bonds.
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