The reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of acid is termed a Fischer esterification. Compound C functions as ______ in this reaction. A a neutralizer B a solvent C a base scavenger D a catalyst
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The reaction starts with a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. The carboxylic acid has a functional group called a carboxyl group, which consists of a carbonyl group (C=O) and a hydroxyl group (OH) attached to the same carbon atom. The alcohol has a hydroxyl group Show more…
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