Which of the Following Best Describes the Key Mechanistic Steps

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the key mechanistic steps in the esterification of a carboxylic acid upon treatment with an alcohol in the presence of a strong acid?

• A) addition followed by elimination
• B) substitution followed by addition
• C) elimination followed by addition
• D) addition followed by decarboxylation

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