10) The following reaction is known as the Fischer Esterification. The equilibrium constant is 1.0. H3C + = CH3OH H3C CH3 methylacetate + H₂O a) Write the equilibrium equation for this reaction. However, keep H₂O in the equation. b) With an equilibrium constant of 1.0, what is the maximum yield of the methylacetate product? c) Describe how using Le Chatelier's principle one can increase the yield of the reaction by removing water.

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Transcribed Image Text:agy-m ince Mo atalyst- is catal aw (sin tion of di of gas tv int fors of Co₂ find s :3 S PM" marin what! @ 259 -075 10) The following reaction is known as the Fischer Esterification. The equilibrium constant is 1.0. سال H3C H = + CH₂OH H3C CH3 methylacetate + H₂O a) Write the equilibrium equation for this reaction. However, keep H₂O in the equation. b) With an equilibrium constant of 1.0, what is the maximum yield of the methylacetate product? c) Describe how using Le Chatelier's principle one can increase the yield of the reaction by removing water. 8
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