Chapter 21, Problem 21.8YT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The complete, detailed mechanism for the transesterification reaction that takes place among the species in Equation $\text{21-36}$ is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

In a transesterification reaction, an alcohol molecule and an ester molecule react in either the presence of an acid or base to form a new ester. Basically, one ester is transformed into another ester.