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The equilibrium of Fischer esterification reactions in general is slightly towar

ID: 881927 • Letter: T

Question

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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