The reaction,$CH_3-CO-OCH_3 + C_2H_5OH \xrightarrow{H^{+} \; \text{or} \; OH^{-}} CH_3-CO-OC_2H_5 + CH_3OH$ is called

  • A
    Perkin’s reaction
  • B
    Claisen Schmidt reaction
  • C
    Esterification
  • D
    Trans-esterification

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