The conversion of acetyl chloride to methyl acetate would be classified as which of the following? Select the single best answer. Substitution Elimination None of these Addition
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g., methanol) to give an ester (methyl acetate, CH3COOCH3) and HCl. This is an acyl substitution reaction where the chloride is replaced by the alkoxy group. Show more…
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