(a)
Interpretation:
The product has to be written for the reaction involving excess
Concept Introduction:
Esters can be simply represented as,
Carboxylic acids can be converted to their methyl esters by adding an ether/alcoholic solution of diazomethane.
(b)
Interpretation:
The product has to be written for the reaction involving excess
Concept Introduction:
Esters can be simply represented as,
Carboxylic acids can be converted to their methyl esters by adding an ether/alcoholic solution of diazomethane.
(c)
Interpretation:
The product has to be written for the reaction involving excess
Concept Introduction:
Esters can be simply represented as,
Carboxylic acids can be converted to their methyl esters by adding an ether/alcoholic solution of diazomethane.
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