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Write a detailed mechanism for a. the Fischer esterification of acetic acid with ethanol in the presence of sulfuric acid and b. the reaction of acetyl chloride with ethanol. Explain which reagent
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Conversion of carboxylic acids to esters using acid and alcohols (Fischer Esterification) – Master Organic Chemistry
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Write a reaction mechanism for Fischer esterification of primary alcohol with acetic acid using sulfuric acid as a catalyst. Include lone electron pairs, electron flow and arrows. | Study.com
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