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I need some help with concepts in the esterification reaction, especially on this question:
The Fischer Esterification is really an example of:
a. A nucleophilic acyl substitution reaction
b. An aldol condensation reaction
c. An elimination reaction (either E1 or E2)
d. An electrophilic addition reaction
e. A conjugated addition reaction

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This solution determines the characteristics of the Fischer reaction with clear explanations and descriptions of the reaction mechanism.

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The beginning of a Fisher esterification reaction is an example of an electrophilic addition reaction. The electrophile in this case is the ...

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