Predict the major product for the following reaction. 1. NaOCH$_2$CH$_3$ ethyl benzoate + ethyl butanoate + 2. H$_3$O$^+$
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This is a nucleophilic substitution reaction where the methoxide ion (OCH3CH3-) acts as the nucleophile and replaces the leaving group (benzoate group) in ethyl benzoate. The major product of this reaction is ethyl methoxybenzoate. Show more…
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