in preparation of ester by reaction of carboxylic acid and alcohol , the ester is distilled as fast as it is formed. why?
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This is because an acid is used as dehydrating agent.
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MerittoM:
so will the alcohol reduce the ester?
The C2H5 of alcohol is taken by the CH3COOH to form CH3COOC2H5.
ok....so why is the ester is distilled out as quickly as possible?
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This is because the reaction is reversible and boiling point of ester is less than that of carboxylic acid and alcohol.
Thus, in order to shift the reaction in forward direction the ester is distilled off as soon as it is formed.
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