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Describe the process of each step in the experiment (Fischer esterification/ Isopentyl acetate lab). a. The reaction...

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Describe the process of each step in the experiment (Fischeresterification/ Isopentyl acetate lab).

a. The reaction is done using a reflux condenser.

b. The reaction mixture is washed with water.

c. The reaction mixture is washed with aqueous sodiumbicarbonate.

d. Anhydrous sodium sulfate is added to the top layer.

e. The final product is purified by distillation.

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a In any reaction if reaction conditions require heating conditions reflux the reaction mixture having solvent is set to heat up to the boiling point of the solvent at which it starts refluxing To make the solvent    See Answer
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