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Complete the following reaction: CH3COOC2H5 + HOCH3 ——> _______ + HOC2H5.(a) CH3COCH3(b) CH3COCH2CH3(c) CH3COOCH3(d) CH3COOCH2The question was asked in my homework.My query is from Esterification of Carboxylic Aacid and Derivatives topic in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes

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Correct option is (C) CH3COOCH3

Easiest explanation: The FOLLOWING REACTION is ester-interchange reaction, CH3COOC2H5 + HOCH3 ——> CH3COOCH3 + HOC2H5.



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