Claisen Condensation:   7.50 grams of methyl acetate is reacted with water and sulfuric acid catalyst under heated conditions. What amount of water (in grams) is required for the reaction and what is the theoretical yield of the acetic acid product? Include a balanced equation.

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Claisen Condensation:  

7.50 grams of methyl acetate is reacted with water and sulfuric acid catalyst under heated conditions. What amount of water (in grams) is required for the reaction and what is the theoretical yield of the acetic acid product? Include a balanced equation.

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