Fischer esterification is a type of reaction used to convert carboxylic acids to ester in the presence of excess alcohol and a strong acid which acts as a catalyst. Another final product formed in the reaction is water.

The mechanism for the fischer esterification of Benzoic acid and C H 3 O H in the presence of HCl as the catalyst is shown in the image attached to this answer.

The final products of the reaction are methyl benzoate, water and H^+ as shown in the image attached.

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When two gases or two liquids form a solution, the substance that is present in the largest amount is the?

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Is the solvent (Hope this helped)

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How many atoms are there in 2.0 moles of magnesium (Mg)?

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Answer:

It should be 1. 1.2 X 10^24

Explanation:

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If each of you pulls with equal force, the rope will not move (the two forces are equal in strength, but opposite in direction).

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