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Question

Which of the following best describes the conversion of a carboxylic acid group in an amino acid to an ester group?

Accepted Answer

Reacting the carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Answer

Heating the carboxylic acid with a base.

Answer

Adding a halogen compound to the carboxylic acid.

Answer

Oxidizing the carboxylic acid with a strong oxidizing agent.