7- Practical ester formation and hydrolysis

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What process is used when preparing esters from carboxylic acids and alcohols?

Heating under reflux.

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What process is used during acid hydrolysis of esters?

Heating under reflux.

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Why is reflux used in these reactions?

It allows prolonged heating without losing volatile substances.

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What practical questions commonly involve reflux in this topic?

Ester formation and ester hydrolysis.

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How can most liquid esters be purified?

Using the method for purification of an organic liquid.