3. More reaction conditions... Which one of the following choices describes most

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3. More reaction conditions... Which one of the following choices describes most accurately the actual, internal reaction temperature (in other words, the temperature of the reaction mixture inside the reaction vial) for this Fischer esterification? Select one (include the letter AND answer in your response), and explain your answer. a) Boiling point of n-butyl acetate (124-126 °C) b) Boiling point of acetic acid (117 °C) c) Boiling point of 1-butanol (116-118 °C) d) Boiling point of the reaction mixture (reflux temperature) e) Sand bath temperature (160-180 °C)

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Ans: d) Boiling point of the reaction mixture (reflux temperature)

The reflux temperature accurately describes the actual reaction temperature.

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