Formulate a mechanism for the acid-catalyzed transesterifi cation of ethyl 2-methylpropanoate (ethyl isobutyrate) into the corresponding methyl

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Formulate a mechanism for the acid-catalyzed transesterifi cation of ethyl 2-methylpropanoate (ethyl isobutyrate) into the corresponding methyl ester. Your mechanism should clearly illustrate the catalytic role of the proton.

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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