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Item 8 It can be produced by the reaction of butanoic acid with ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst ( H + )

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It can be produced by the reaction of butanoic acid with ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst (H+)
CH3CH2CH2CO2H(I)+CH2CH3OH(I)H'CH3CH2CH2CO2CH2CH3(I)+H2O(I)
Part A
Given 8.35g of tutanoic acid and excess ethanol, how many grams of ethyl butyrate would be synthesized, assuming a complete 100% yield?
Express your answer in grams to three significant figures.
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Part B
Achemist ran the reaction and obtained 5.20g of ethyl butyrate. What was the percent yield?
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Part C
The chemist discovers a more efficient catalyst that can produce ethyl butyrate with a 78.0% yield. How many grams would be produced from 8.35g of butanoic acid and excess ethanol?
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