In the third reaction, which side reaction would happen to the biodiesel if wate
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In the third reaction, which side reaction would happen to the biodiesel if water was present in large concentration?
a Biodiesel Discussions and Questions [Compatibility Model Home Insert Design Layout References Mailings Review View Times New Ro... 12 A- Ar Paste Emphasis eadin Reactions NaOH, H20, reflux Glycerol Soybean oil Sodium carboxylate Figure 1. Hydrolysis of soybean oil in basic conditions. HCI, Hao, reflux Sodium carboxylate Free fatty acid Figure 2. Acidification of the sodium carboxylate. H2SO4, CH,00H, 60 C Intermediate 2 Biodiesel Figure 3. Este cation of free fatty acid with methanol in acidic conditions. Page 1 of 6 386 Words English (US) E Search in Document Share A AaBbc Styles Strong Subtitle Title Pane IR Focus 110%Explanation / Answer
If water is present in large excess the ester formed will hydrolyse to give parent acid. So, the reaction will be towards backward side.