A student wishes to prepare ethyl acetate from the reaction of ethanol and acetic acid. To be succes โ Organic Chemistry Chemistry Question
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A student wishes to prepare ethyl acetate from the reaction of ethanol and acetic acid. To be successful, this reaction requires
A.โ Correct
an acidic catalyst.
B.
a basic catalyst.
C.
an oxidizing agent.
D.
a reducing agent.
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