In relation to this question:  Compute for the actual moles of acetic anhydride and 1-pentanol used in the experiment using the following data: Acetic anhydride: 29 mL , sp.gr. 0.811g/mL and MW. 102.09 g/mol 1-Pentanol: 26 mL , sp.gr. 0.916g/mL and MW. 88.15 g/mol Which reactant is in excess? Why it needs to have more excess reactants to drive the reaction forward?

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Compute for the actual moles of acetic anhydride and 1-pentanol used in the experiment using the following data:

Acetic anhydride: 29 mL , sp.gr. 0.811g/mL and MW. 102.09 g/mol

1-Pentanol: 26 mL , sp.gr. 0.916g/mL and MW. 88.15 g/mol

Which reactant is in excess? Why it needs to have more excess reactants to drive the reaction forward?

 

Why is the use of ice bath in the experiment necessary?

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