3. Which of the following shows the correct order for steps in the Fischer ester
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Question
3. Which of the following shows the correct order for steps in the Fischer esterification mechanism: A. proton transfer, nucleophilic attack, proton transfer, proton transfer, loss of leaving group, proton transfer B. proton transfer, nucleophilic attack, proton transfer, loss of leaving group, proton transfer, proton transfer C. nucleophilic attack, proton transfer, loss of leaving group, proton transfer, proton transfer, proton transfer D. proton transfer, loss of leaving group, proton transfer, proton transfer, nucleophilic attack, proton transferExplanation / Answer
Option B