Consider the Fischer Esterification of acetic acid in the presence of excess methanol and answer the following: OH₂ XXXX
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Consider the Fischer Esterification of acetic acid in the presence of excess methanol and answer the following: OH₂ XXXXX c) d) H OH OH f) not provided b) LOH₂ OH H i) Provide the structure of the most stable intermediate generated after Step # 1. e acetate ii) Which option best represents the intermediate generated after Step #2? a iii) Which option best represents the intermediate generated after Step #5 intermediate? b H iv) What is the name of the final ester product (provide each part of the name separately)? ethyl (Enter a letter only) 5 3