Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 Chemistry Question 31

Practice objective / multiple choice question 31 from the 2018 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 31 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • CHEMISTRY • objective

In a Fischer esterification, 5.0 g of ethanol \(\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}\) reacts with 4.5 g of acetic acid \(\mathrm{CH_3COOH}\) in the presence of excess \(\mathrm{H_2SO_4}\). Assuming the reaction gives an 80% yield of ethyl acetate, calculate the mass of ethyl acetate produced. Give your answer to three significant figures.

Answer Options

A. 5.80 g
Correct Answer B. 5.28 g
C. 4.23 g
D. 6.12 g
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
5.28 g

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 Chemistry Question 31. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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