Refer to the following: HCI + CH3OH OH OCH3 A в D The reaction of a carboxylic acid (A) with an alcohol (B) in the presence of an acid (C) to give the ester derivative (D) is termed as a Fisher esterification. Question 11 The nucleophile in this reaction is indicated by letter Question 12 The electrophilic species in this reaction is indicated by letter Question 13 Compound C functions as A. a base scavenger in this reaction. B. a solvent C. a catalyst D. a neutralizer

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Refer to the following:
HCI
+ CH3OH
OH
OCH3
A
в
D
The reaction of a carboxylic acid (A) with an alcohol (B) in the presence of
an acid (C) to give the ester derivative (D) is termed as a Fisher esterification.
Question 11
The nucleophile in this reaction is indicated by letter
Question 12
The electrophilic species in this reaction is indicated by letter
Question 13
Compound C functions as
A. a base scavenger
in this reaction.
B. a solvent
C. a catalyst
D. a neutralizer
Transcribed Image Text:Refer to the following: HCI + CH3OH OH OCH3 A в D The reaction of a carboxylic acid (A) with an alcohol (B) in the presence of an acid (C) to give the ester derivative (D) is termed as a Fisher esterification. Question 11 The nucleophile in this reaction is indicated by letter Question 12 The electrophilic species in this reaction is indicated by letter Question 13 Compound C functions as A. a base scavenger in this reaction. B. a solvent C. a catalyst D. a neutralizer
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