Isobutanol + Acetic acid = > Isobutyl Acetate + Water 1) In this reaction which

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Isobutanol + Acetic acid = > Isobutyl Acetate + Water

1) In this reaction which reagent do you have in molar excess?2. What is the purpose of having the starting reagent listed in question #1 in
excess (why not have an equimolar reaction?).3. What is the purpose of the ‘water cooled relux condenser’

4. What is the purpose of extracting the product mixture with 5% sodiumbicarbonate? Give a reaction equation that pertains to this and explain itsrelevance.
5. During the extractions, which layer will be your Ester product (upper orlower)?

Explanation / Answer

1)acetic acid

2) to get a higher product.if we get equamolar then the product will be less.

3) water cooled reflux conderser is important to purifying the product without vaporization occur

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