Organic Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
Organic Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
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Author: Bruice, Paula Yurkanis
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27, Problem 31P
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A transesterification reaction mechanism that produces dimethyl terephthalate and 1,2-ethanediol from poly(ethylene terephthalate) and methanol has to be shown.

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