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As you read in the pre-lab assignment, a strong acid is used to protonate the anhydride to begin the reaction. The alcohol then acts as the
As you read in the pre-lab assignment, a strong acid is used to protonate the anhydride to begin the reaction. The alcohol then acts as the nucleophile and attacks the electrophilic carbonyl carbon of the anhydride. These types of reactions are reversible. How do you prevent the reverse reaction from occurring in the lab?
