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What effect does removal of water has on esterification?(a) Increase reaction(b) Decrease reacting(c) Completes reaction(d) Acts as catalystI had been asked this question in an interview.This intriguing question originated from Completing Esterification topic in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes

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Correct answer is (c) Completes reaction

The explanation: One WAY of COMPLETING an ESTERIFICATION is to remove the water as it is formed. The removal of the water is aided by bubbling an inert gas through the mixture or by the application of a VACUUM.



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