Question: 1) What is the reaction mechanism? (Esterification) Please Explain also. Starting Materials: 2-Phenylacetic acid and 3-Methy-1-Butanol Solvent: Diethyl ether Reagent: Sulfuric Acid Product: 3-Methylbutyl phenylacetate

 1) What is the reaction mechanism? (Esterification) Please Explain also.

Starting Materials: 2-Phenylacetic acid and 3-Methy-1-Butanol

Solvent: Diethyl ether

Reagent: Sulfuric Acid

Product: 3-Methylbutyl phenylacetate

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