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Which of the following is the correct equation for the esterification reaction between acetic acid and ethanol?.
- A.A) CH3COOH + C2H5OH ⇌ CH3COOC2H5 + H2O
- B.B) CH3COOH + C2H5OH → CH3COOC2H5 + H2O
- C.C) CH3COOH + C2H5OH ⇌ CH3COOC2H5
- D.D) CH3COOH + C2H5OH + H2SO4 → CH3COOC2H5 + H2O
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