The Fischer esterification involves an acid-catalyzed equilibrium in which a car

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The Fischer esterification involves an acid-catalyzed equilibrium in which a carboxylic acid and an alcohol combine to make an ester and a molecule of water. Use the simulation below to help you answer the questions about equilibrium from the drop down menus. Move the concentrations up or down using the blue triangles or by dragging the bars. Cause Effect The glassware was not properly dried prior to the reaction The lid was left off the anhydrous alcohol bottle. An excess of methanol was used. A drying agent was added to the reaction flask. Select answer More ester is produced. Less ester is produced. No change.

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less ester, less ester, more ester, more ester.

le chatelier's principle

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