I need help with a 2-part organic chemistry lab. The main topic is esterification of fatty...
I need help with a 2-part organic chemistry lab. The main topic is esterification of fatty acids.
In the reaction, I mix acetic acid, ethanol, and diethyl ether (solvent) together and then add the reagent (H2SO4) to the flask. The final product of this reaction is ethyl acetate. Ethyl acetate is then extracted in a separatory funnel using NaOH.
For this reaction, I need help with 2 things. I need help with the overall reaction mechanism, and in identifying the role of each component that is added. Why is ethyl acetate extracted with NaOH? What does the NaOH do?
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