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What is a dynamic equilibrium?
When the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction, the overall reaction is said to be in a state of equilibrium
What is a reversible reaction?
A reaction which can occur in both directions.
How are esters formed?
Thy are formed by the reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid with a concentrated sulfuric acid catalyst
What are esters commonly used in?
Essential oils
Fragrances
What is a trait of esters?
They are volatile
What does volatile mean?
Evaporates easily
What type of reaction is a esterification reaction?
reversible reaction
alcohol + carboxylic acid —>
ester + water
what is the ester functional group?
-COO-
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