Esterification Reaction: 12.00 grams of acetic acid is reacted with methanol and sulfuric acid catalyst under heated conditions. What amount (in grams) of the methanol is required for the reaction and what is the theoretical yield of the methyl acetate product? Include a balanced equation.

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12.00 grams of acetic acid is reacted with methanol and sulfuric acid catalyst under heated conditions. What amount (in grams) of the methanol is required for the reaction and what is the theoretical yield of the methyl acetate product? Include a balanced equation.

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