In the esterification reaction of alcohols with carboxylic acids,which of the following occurs?

  • A
    $OH^{-}$ of the acid is replaced by $C_6H_5O^{-}$
  • B
    $H^{+}$ of the alcohol is replaced by sodium metal
  • C
    $OH^{-}$ of the acid is replaced by chlorine
  • D
    $OH^{-}$ of the acid is replaced by $R-COO^{-}$ group

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