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What is the first, second, and third (final) step in the mechanism of reaction of ethanol with acetic acid? 1. ? 2. ? 3. ?
Options: A. Creation of an intermediate where several atoms seem to have too many bonds B. Release of water and reforming the C=O C. It is impossible to tell D. Nucleophilic attack under the carbonyl What is the first, second, and third (final) step in the mechanism of reaction of ethanol with acetic acid? 1. ? 2. ? 3. ?
Options: A. Creation of an intermediate where several atoms seem to have too many bonds B. Release of water and reforming the C=O C. It is impossible to tell D. Nucleophilic attack under the carbonyl 1. ? 2. ? 3. ?
Options: A. Creation of an intermediate where several atoms seem to have too many bonds B. Release of water and reforming the C=O C. It is impossible to tell D. Nucleophilic attack under the carbonyl

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Step-1: Nucleophilic attack under the carbonyl

step-2: Creation of an intermediate where several atoms seem to have too many bonds

step-3: Release of water and reforming the C=O

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