If 60.0 g each of acetic acid (CH;CO2H) and ethanol (C2H5OH) are allowed to react in a 1.00-L sealed container until equilibrium is established, how many moles of the ester (CH3CO,CzHs)and water are formed, and how many moles of ethanol and acid remain? (K = 4.00.) CH3CO2H + C2H5OH CH3CO2C2H5 + H20

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If 60.0 g each of acetic acid (CH3CO2H) and ethanol (C,H5OH) are allowed to react in a 1.00-L
sealed container until equilibrium is established, how many moles of the ester (CH3CO2C2H5)and
water are formed, and how many moles of ethanol and acid remain?
(K = 4.00.)
CH3CO2H + C2H5OH
CH;CO2C2H5 + H2O
Transcribed Image Text:If 60.0 g each of acetic acid (CH3CO2H) and ethanol (C,H5OH) are allowed to react in a 1.00-L sealed container until equilibrium is established, how many moles of the ester (CH3CO2C2H5)and water are formed, and how many moles of ethanol and acid remain? (K = 4.00.) CH3CO2H + C2H5OH CH;CO2C2H5 + H2O
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