Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

The reaction between methanoic acid and ethanol, in the presence of a catalyst, is shown by the equation below. HCOOH + CH3CH2OH ⇌ X + H2O ΔH = -29.5 kJ/mol X is the ester that is produced.
(a(i))[1]

In the equation, methanoic acid appears as the formula HCOOH. Name this type of formula.

(a(ii))[1]

Give the empirical formula of methanoic acid.

(b)[3]

Give the name of ester X and draw its displayed formula.

(c(i))[1]

State the meaning of closed system.

(c(ii))[2]

State two features of equilibrium.

(c(iii))[4]

Complete Table 4.1 to show the effect, if any, on the concentration of X at equilibrium for each change in condition.

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