Identify the product $(A)$ of the following reaction:
$C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5 + CO \xrightarrow[500 \text{ atm}]{BF_3 / 150^{\circ}C} A$

  • A
    ethyl alcohol
  • B
    ethyl propionate
  • C
    ethanoic acid
  • D
    ethyl acetate

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