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Propose a mechanism for the reaction of acetic anhydride with water.
b. how does this mechanism differ from the mechanism for the reaction of acetic anhydride with an alcohol?

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Mechanism. 1) Nucleophilic Attack by the Alcohol. 4a.jpg. 2) Deprotonation by pyridine. 5a.jpg. 3) Leaving group removal.The esterification reaction is both slow and reversible. The equation for the reaction between an acid RCOOH and an alcohol R' OH.