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C2H5CO2H(l) + C3H7OH (l) ---> C2H5COOC3H7(l) + H2O

When 18.5 mL of propanoic acid and 19.0 mL of n-propanol are mixed together, calculate the volume of water expected if the yield of the ester were 100%

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Boiling point of 1-propyl propanoate - 122 degrees C
Volume of water collected - 3.31 mL
Weight of product (C2H5COOC3H7)- 7.4846 g

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This solution calculates the expected yield of water if the yield of the ester were 100%. Brief justifications are provided for further understanding.

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One mole of propionic acid react with one mol of n-propanol gives one mole of ester and a mol of ...

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