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1.	Which of the following is the most suitable catalyst for the esterification of acetic acid with ethanol?
A.	P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>
B.	HCl gas
C.	KMnO<sub>4</sub>-KOH
D.	Pyridine
Answer» C. KMnO<sub>4</sub>-KOH

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