Q1) How can you tell, by looking at the refluxing set-up, that the reaction between n-propanol and propionic acid is over? Q2) When assembling the distillation set-up, why is it important to place the tip of the thermometer at the same height as the exit to the side arm of the round-bottom flask?

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PREPARATION OF n-PROPYL PROPANOATE Q1) How can you tell, by looking at the refluxing set-up, that the reaction between n-propanol and propionic acid is over? Q2) When assembling the distillation set-up, why is it important to place the tip of the thermometer at the same height as the exit to the side arm of the round-bottom flask?
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