Pearson eText for Essential Organic Chemistry -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText for Essential Organic Chemistry -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Author: Paula Bruice
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Chapter 11.8, Problem 14P

Using the mechanism for the acid—catalyzed hydrolysis of an ester as your guide, write the mechanism—showing all the curved arrow—for the acid—catalyzed reaction of acetic acid and methanol to form methyl acetate. Use HB+ and :B to represent the proton—donating and proton—removing species, respectively.

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