7.3.3 - Esterification (Production of Esters)
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What are the reactants involved in the esterification process?
💡 Hint: Think about what ingredients are combined to form an ester.
What is a common application of esters in the industry?
💡 Hint: Consider where you might find sweet smells.
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What is formed when a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol?
💡 Hint: Remember the products involved in the esterification reaction.
Esterification is an exothermic process.
💡 Hint: Think about the energy flow during the reaction.
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In a closed system, 1 mol of acetic acid reacts with 1.2 mol of ethanol. If the water produced is continuously removed, predict the effect on the yield of ethyl acetate at equilibrium and justify your reasoning based on Le Châtelier's principle.
💡 Hint: Apply Le Châtelier’s principle to understand how the equilibrium adjusts.
A manufacturer wants to increase the production of butyl acetate from the reaction between butanoic acid and butanol. They consider using an acid catalyst and increasing the temperature. What factors must be considered when making these decisions?
💡 Hint: Analyze both the impact of the catalyst and temperature on the equilibrium position.
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