Here's the reaction:
KOH (aq) + CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH (aq) → CH₃(CH₂)₃COOK (aq) + H₂O (l)
* KOH is a strong base.
* Pentanoic acid (CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH) is a weak acid.
* The reaction is a neutralization reaction, resulting in the formation of a salt (potassium pentanoate) and water.