Chapter 3, Problem 3LGP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chemical reactions when the given species encounter the aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution are to be written.

Concept introduction:

Acid–base reactions are the reactions in which the acid reacts with the base and tend to neutralize the effect of each other by producing a salt. In the esterification of 3-methylbutyl ethanoate from acetic acid and 3-methyl-1-butanol in the presence of a sulfuric acid catalyst, the ester portion remains in the organic layer on top, whereas water and alcohol constitute the aqueous inorganic layer below, because ester is less denser than water. The impurities, ethanoic acid, and sulfuric acid are removed by treating it with sodium bicarbonate whereas, alcohol is taken up by water.