In which of the following cases \[H2O] cannot be omitted ? | CHEMISTRY - IONIZATION OF ACIDS AND BASES | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

In which of the following cases [H₂O] cannot be omitted ?

A

CH₃COOC₂H₅ + H₂O $\rightleftarrows$ CH₃ COOH

+ C₂H₅OH

B

CH₃COOH + C₂H₅OH $\rightleftarrows$ CH₃COOC₂H₅

+ H₂O

C

$NH_{4}^{+}$ + H₂O $\rightleftarrows$ H₃O⁺ + NH₃

D

HCl + NaOH $\rightleftarrows$ NaCl + H₂O

Answer

CH₃COOH + C₂H₅OH $\rightleftarrows$ CH₃COOC₂H₅

+ H₂O

Explanation

Solution

Esterification occur in the non-aqueous solvent.