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A Fischer Esterification reaction is an equilibrium reaction that does not favor the formation of product. Which of the follo

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It is the reversible reaction between carboxylic acid and alcohol

RCOOH + ROH ---> RCOOR + H2O
In order to get good yield

**,we should use large excess of
reactants

**by the removal of water or ester formed
Thus removal of water/products will shift equilibrium towards products
Addition of large excess reactant also shift towards product

So answer is

Addition of water to the flask
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