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What are esters formed from?
A reaction between a salt and a water
A reaction between an acid and a base
A reaction between an acid and a salt
A reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid
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What is the process of forming esters called?
Fermentation
Evaporation
Distillation
Esterification
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What is used as a catalyst in the process of esterification?
Concentrated sulfuric acid
Calcium chloride
Ethanoic acid
Sodium carbonate
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What safety measure should be taken when handling concentrated sulfuric acid?
Avoid contact with the skin and wash immediately if contact occurs
Keep the laboratory well ventilated
Ensure there are no naked flames
Be careful with fragile glassware
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What is the function of the condenser in the preparation of esters?
The ester will condense in the condenser before being collected in the beaker
The condenser adds concentrated sulfuric acid to the mixture
The condenser heats the mixture
The condenser measures the amount of ester produced
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What is the name of the process that forms esters?
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