In synthesis of methyl benzoate by fischer estrification : the teaction is carried out using sulfuric w. Which is true? Both of reactions as well as product are protonated by it during the reaction  it is necessary to solubilize the reactants its purpose is to generate a methyl carbocation it acts as a nucleophile

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In synthesis of methyl benzoate by fischer estrification : the teaction is carried out using sulfuric w. Which is true?

Both of reactions as well as product are protonated by it during the reaction 

it is necessary to solubilize the reactants

its purpose is to generate a methyl carbocation

it acts as a nucleophile

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