Draw a reaction mechanism using an aromatic carboxylic acid and ethanol to synthesize an ester (tip: fischer esterification).

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Draw a reaction mechanism using an
aromatic carboxylic acid and ethanol
to synthesize an ester (tip: fischer
esterification).
Transcribed Image Text:Draw a reaction mechanism using an aromatic carboxylic acid and ethanol to synthesize an ester (tip: fischer esterification).
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