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Show how Fischer esterification might be used to form the following esters. In each case...

Show how Fischer esterification might be used to form the following esters. In each case, suggest a method for driving the reaction to completion.

(a) methyl salicylate

(b) methyl formate (bp 32 °C)

(c) ethyl phenylacetate

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