Q4 A) Describe the mechanism of Fisher esterification (acid-catalysed esterification). Include all proton transfersteps.
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Q4 A) Describe the mechanism of Fisher esterification (acid-catalysed esterification). Include all proton transfersteps. 20 marks B) For each of the following esters suggest and draw the structure of the precursor alcohol and carboxylic acid: 1) 11) 10 marks C) Describe how a tertiary alcohol can be prepared from the reaction of an ester with Grignard Reagent. 20 marks San