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Keith H.

Why ethyl acetate shouldn't be used as a solvent in recrystallization of alcohol

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I cant seem to find an answer for this question and I have searched it over the internet but can't find anything. My books also doesn't give any solutions or hints about the questions.

That's because it is pretty obvious to anyone knowing what esterification is and how it works. "Especially when traces of acids are present" is a bold hint.

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Amir Nadeem  Follow
This is because you will get an ester exchange happening. Called transesterification.

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David Hawley  Follow
Thank You very much ;)

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