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Ethanol reacts with ethanoyl chloride, , to form the ester ethyl ethanoate, , and hydrogen chloride. Explain how this reaction takes place, including the conditions used and the role of the acyl chloride.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Hydroxy compounds
Hydroxy compounds: explain question
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