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CH3COOH(l) + C2H5OH(l) CH3COOC2H5(l) + H2O(l)

In the above reaction, one mole of each of acetic acid and alcohol are heated in the presence of

little conc. H2SO4. On equilibrium being attained


A

1 mole of ethyl acetate is formed

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2 mole of ethyl acetate are formed

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C

1/2 moles of ethyl acetate is formed

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D

2/3 moles of ethyl acetate is formed

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Solution

The correct option is D

2/3 moles of ethyl acetate is formed


In presence of little H2SO4 (as catalyst) about 23 mole of each of

CH3COOH and C2H5OH react to form 23 mole of the product at

equilibrium.


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