Assertion (A) : Esterification is a process in which a sweet smelling substance is produced.\ Reaso

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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.\

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(b) : When an ester reacts with the base, saponification reaction occurs.\