The equilibrium of Fischer esterification reactions in general is slightly towar
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The equilibrium of Fischer esterification reactions in general is slightly towards product formation. The equilibrium can be made more favorable for product formation by all of the following except:
Increasing the concentration of the 2-phenylacetic acid
Increasing the concentration of the ethanol
Removing water from the reaction mixture
Increasing the concentration of H2SO4
Removing ethyl -2-phenylacetate as it is formed
a.Increasing the concentration of the 2-phenylacetic acid
b.Increasing the concentration of the ethanol
c.Removing water from the reaction mixture
d.Increasing the concentration of H2SO4
e.Removing ethyl -2-phenylacetate as it is formed
Explanation / Answer
D Increasing the concentration of H2SO4
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