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3. Which of the following shows the correct order for steps in the Fischer ester

ID: 881073 • Letter: 3

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 transfer

Explanation / Answer

Option B