Calculate the amount of isopentyl acetate that should be present in the reaction

Question

Calculate the amount of isopentyl acetate that should be present in the reaction mixture at equilibrium, based on the quantities of starting materials you used and a value of 4.2 for the equilibrium constant. b) Estimate the mass of isopentyl acetate that was lost (1) as a result of incomplete reaction, (2) during the washings, and (3) during the distillation. Assume that the ester's solubility in aqueous NaHCO3 is about the same as in water. Compare the sum of these estimated losses with your actual product loss.

Explanation / Answer

The above answer appears incorrect. You need to use the quadratic equation and the equilibrium constant in order to determine concentrations at equilibrium. That value does not relate to part two of the question which asks you to account for lost product. Lost product would be based on the values for theoretical yield of 2.64g.

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