Question 1
Which statement correctly explains why esterification is a reversible reaction?
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Chemistry · Unit 4 · Properties and structure of organic materials · Structure of organic compounds
Explain that esterification is a reversible reaction.
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Question 2
An experiment combines ethanoic acid with propan-1-ol in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid. After heating under reflux for 30 minutes, the mixture is cooled and tested. Analysis shows that both reactants and products are present in the final mixture. Which of the following best explains this observation?
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Question 3
A student prepares ethyl methanoate by heating ethanol with methanoic acid in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid. After several hours at constant temperature, the reaction reaches equilibrium and no further change in the concentration of products is observed. Explain why the concentration of ethyl methanoate remains constant at equilibrium.
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