WHY USE Na2CO3 IN ESTERIFICATION REACTION
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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
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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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