2. Kc for the following reaction at 70degC is 4.0. CH3COOH + C2H5OH <-----> CH3COOC2H5 + H2O A mixture containing 2 mol of ethanoic acid, 3 mol of ethanol and 2 mol of water was allowed to attain equilibrium at 70degC. Calculate the composition of the equilibrium mixture.

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2. Kc for the following reaction at 70degC is 4.0.
CH3COOH + C2H5OH <-----> CH3COOC2H5 + H2O
A mixture containing 2 mol of ethanoic acid, 3 mol of ethanol and 2 mol of water was
allowed to attain equilibrium at 70degC. Calculate the composition of the equilibrium
mixture.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Kc for the following reaction at 70degC is 4.0. CH3COOH + C2H5OH <-----> CH3COOC2H5 + H2O A mixture containing 2 mol of ethanoic acid, 3 mol of ethanol and 2 mol of water was allowed to attain equilibrium at 70degC. Calculate the composition of the equilibrium mixture.
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