alleryHow is an ethanol-acetic acid mixture gently warmed for esterification?
AIn a warm water bath
BOver a strong open flame
CBy heating it to dryness
DIn a boiling oil bath
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. In a warm water bath
The esterification mixture is gently warmed in a water bath.
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