Which reagents can be used for this transformation?
I. NaOH, then CH3I
II. CH2N2
III. CH3OH, H+

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Correct Answer: E. I, II, and III.
All three reagents are used for the esterification of carboxylic acids. Of these methods, III is the most general. Method I can be used if the alkyl halide is sufficiently electrophilic (methyl iodide). Method II (diazomethane) is used for making methyl esters on a small scale.
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