Write complete reaction (with structures) for the following reactions: (a) Esterification of ethanoic acid with propanol  (b) Reduction of 4-methyl-2-pentanone

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Write complete reaction (with structures) for the following reactions:

(a) Esterification of ethanoic acid with propanol 

(b) Reduction of 4-methyl-2-pentanone

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