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Carboxylic Acids Fischer Esterification

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Which condition is commonly used to convert a carboxylic acid into an ethyl ester?

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Correct Answer: B) Dry HCl in ethanol

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Ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst undergoes Fischer esterification with a carboxylic acid to form an ethyl ester.

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