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What is esterification?
Think about what two compounds react to create an ester.
Name one application of esters.
Consider the scents and tastes we encounter in food and perfumes.
What is the end product of esterification?
Focus on the reaction's ending result.
True or False: Esterification is a reversible reaction.
What happens if you reverse the reaction?
Explain why removing water during the esterification process is advantageous and how it impacts equilibrium.
Think about Le Chatelier's principle!
Design an experiment to measure the rate of esterification between a specific carboxylic acid and alcohol.
What factors did you control in your experiment?
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