Which of the following best describes the key mechanistic steps in the reaction of an acid chloride and an alcohol to form an ester?
A) elimination followed by addition
B) addition followed by decarboxylation
C) addition followed by elimination
D) substitution followed by addition

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The reaction between an acid chloride and an alcohol to form an ester involves an initial nucleophilic addition of the alcohol to the acid chloride, followed by the elimination of a chloride ion.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Key Mechanistic Steps