Chemistry, asked by mahmoudelsayed, 5 months ago

WHY USE Na2CO3 IN ESTERIFICATION REACTION

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Answered by kundanconcepts800
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Answer: for neutralisation of any acid formed

Explanation:

The acidic impurities and salt formed

will be neutralised by addition of Na2CO3 in esterification

Answered by tanishq9769
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Answer:

Sodium carbonate solution is added to neutralise any acids and the stopper replaced. ... The acidic impurities and any salts formed have now been removed in the aqueous sodium carbonate solution, therefore there should be no carboxylic acid or sulfuric acid catalyst left in the ester layer.

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