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What is meant by equilibrium constant ‘k’ of the reaction?(a) (ester*water)/ (Acid*alcohol)(b) (Ester*alcohol)/ (Acid*water)(c) (Acid*water)/ (ester*alcohol)(d) None of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me in examination.Origin of the question is Esterification by Organic Acids in division Esterification of Unit Processes

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The CORRECT choice is (a) (ester*water)/ (Acid*alcohol)

Explanation: The EQUILIBRIUM CONSTANT for the reaction is (ester*water)/ (Acid*alcohol), the VALUE of K CHANGES with the presence of salts.



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