Exhibit 21-4 Consider the Information Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 13

Short Answer

Exhibit 21-4
Consider the information below to answer the following question(s).
The reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of acid is termed Fischer esterification.
-Refer to Exhibit 21-4.The nucleophile in this reaction is _____.

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