Q58 E
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When ethyl benzoate is heated in methanol containing a small amount of HCL, Methyl benzoate is formed. Propose a mechanism for the reaction.
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The ethyl benzoate is turned to Methyl benzoate by adding a small amount of by the nucleophile addition.
1Process of Methyl benzoate is formed
The ethyl benzoate is turned into Methyl benzoate by adding a small amount of by nucleophile addition.
2Conclusion
Therefore, the ethyl benzoate is turned to Methyl benzoate by adding a small amount of by nucleophile addition.
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