Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 33

Practice objective / multiple choice question 33 from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 33 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • CHEMISTRY • objective

The esterification reaction CH₃COOH + C₂H₅OH ⇌ CH₃COOC₂H₅ + H₂O has an equilibrium constant Kc = 4.0 at 25 °C. Initially, 0.20 mol of acetic acid and 0.30 mol of ethanol are placed in a 1.00 L flask; no ester or water is present. Calculate (a) the equilibrium concentration of ethyl acetate (CH₃COOC₂H₅) and (b) the percentage conversion of acetic acid at equilibrium. Give the concentration to three significant figures and the percentage to the nearest whole number.

Answer Options

A. 0.124 M; 62% conversion
B. 0.185 M; 84% conversion
C. 0.098 M; 48% conversion
Correct Answer D. 0.157 M; 79% conversion
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
0.157 M; 79% conversion

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 33. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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