Question

Consider the esterification reaction below
C2H5OH +CH3COOH CH3COOC2H5 + H2O
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF
1. water is removed from the system?
2. More alcohol is introduced into the system?
bobpursley
a. the reaction will shift to the right.
b. The reaction will shift to the right.

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