Assertion (A) : Esterification is a process in which a sweet smelling substance is produced.Reason (R) : When esters react with sodium hydroxide, an alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid are obtained.

Assertion (A) : Esterification is a process in which a sweet smelling

1.	Assertion (A) : Esterification is a process in which a sweet smelling substance is produced.Reason (R) : When esters react with sodium hydroxide, an alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid are obtained.
Answer» Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the ASSERTION. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the Assertion. (A) is true but (R) is FALSE. (A) is false but (R) is true. SOLUTION :Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.