In an experiment, 0.01 mole of CH3CO2H(l), 0.02 mole of C2H5OH(l) and 0.005 mole of H2SO4 are heated. The temperature of the mixture is kept at 300 C for 1 hour. After cooling, the reaction mixture is titrated with 0.50M NaOH solution, using a suitable indicator. It requires 35.2 cm3 NaOH solution to reach the end-point.
Questions:
1. Write an equation to show the reaction of CH3CO2H(l) and C2H5OH(l).
(given) CH3CO2H(l) + C2H5OH(l) <=> CH3CO2H5H(l) + H2O(l)
2. What is the function of concentrated H2SO4 in the reaction?
3. What is the function of cooling?
4.Calculate the number of mole of the following substance at eqm at 300 C.
a) CH3CO2H(l)
b)C2H5OH(l)
c)CH3CO2H5H(l)
d)H2O(l)
5. Determine the equilibrium constant, Kc, of the reaction at 300 C.