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22 June, 04:28

One method of favoring the formation of an ester is to add excess acetic acid. Suggest another method, involving the right-hand side of the equation, that will favor the forma - tion of the ester.

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  1. 22 June, 04:52
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    Answer: decrease the temperature of the reaction

    Explanation:

    CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH ⇌ CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O

    The formation of an ester is an exothermic reaction. Therefore, a decrease in the temperature of the reaction will favour the production of ester.
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