Is there life after hydration?

In this synthesis reaction what products will form

The boiling point of propanoic acid is higher than that of 1-butanol because: propanoic acid has a higher molecular weight than 1-butanol. propanoic acid is more soluble in water than 1-butanol. propanoic acid is a better hydrogen bond donor than 1-butanol. propanoic acid forms hydrogen bonded dimers and 1-butanol does not. 1-butanol forms hydrogen bonded dimers and propanoic acid does not.

What are scientists who study fossils called? ( a ) astronomers. ( b ) biologists. ( c ) geologists. ( d ) paleontologists.