QCAA Chemistry 2023 Units 1-4: Through a chemical equation, demonstrate that esterifcation is a reversible reaction (between an alcohol and carboxylic acid).

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Through a chemical equation, demonstrate that esterifcation is a reversible reaction (between an alcohol and carboxylic acid).

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Esterification: Alcohol + Carboxylic Acid ⇌ Ester + Water
Example: Ethanol + Acetic Acid ⇌ Ethyl Acetate + Water (CH3CH2OH + CH3COOH ⇌ CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O)

QCAA Chemistry 2023 Units 1-4

Through a chemical equation, demonstrate that esterifcation is a reversible reaction (between an alcohol and carboxylic acid).

Esterification: Alcohol + Carboxylic Acid ⇌ Ester + Water Example: Ethanol + Acetic Acid ⇌ Ethyl Acetate + Water (CH3CH2OH + CH3COOH ⇌ CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O)

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