Given the reaction of the synthesis of ethyl acetate:   CH3COCH3 + Br2 + H3O+ → CH3COCH2Br + HBr + H3O+ Which is the catalyst? H3O+  CH3COCH3 CH3COCH2Br Br2

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Given the reaction of the synthesis of ethyl acetate:

 

CH3COCH3 + Br2 + H3O+ → CH3COCH2Br + HBr + H3O+

Which is the catalyst?

H3O+

 CH3COCH3

CH3COCH2Br

Br2

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