On synthesis of esters via nucleophilic acyl substitution: How is excess alcohol eliminated from the crude product? Write the chemical equation involved in the reaction between the excess acid and NaHCO3. Given this, briefly explain why NaHCO3 is preferred over NaOH for the neutralization of excess acid.

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On synthesis of esters via nucleophilic acyl substitution:

  1. How is excess alcohol eliminated from the crude product?
  2. Write the chemical equation involved in the reaction between the excess acid and NaHCO3. Given this, briefly explain why NaHCO3 is preferred over NaOH for the neutralization of excess acid.
Flavor
Alcohol
Volume, mL
Acid
Volume, mL
2-pentanol
(0.09 mol)
Benzyl alcohol
(0.09 mol)
Acetic acid
Banana
9.77
3.43
(0.06 mol)
Acetic acid
Peach
9.36
3.43
(0.06 mol)
Acetic acid
Hexanol
Mint
11.21
3.43
(0.09 mol)
(0.06 mol)
Transcribed Image Text:Flavor Alcohol Volume, mL Acid Volume, mL 2-pentanol (0.09 mol) Benzyl alcohol (0.09 mol) Acetic acid Banana 9.77 3.43 (0.06 mol) Acetic acid Peach 9.36 3.43 (0.06 mol) Acetic acid Hexanol Mint 11.21 3.43 (0.09 mol) (0.06 mol)
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