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Esterification can be carried out in a school laboratory using the equipment shown - HSC - SSCE Chemistry - Question 4 - 2017 - Paper 1
Question 4
Esterification can be carried out in a school laboratory using the equipment shown. How could the safety of the process shown be improved? A. Place a stopper on to... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Esterification can be carried out in a school laboratory using the equipment shown - HSC - SSCE Chemistry - Question 4 - 2017 - Paper 1
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D. Replace the Bunsen burner with an electric heating mantle.
Answer
Replacing the Bunsen burner with an electric heating mantle significantly improves the safety of the esterification process. Bunsen burners pose a fire hazard due to open flames, which can ignite vapors. An electric heating mantle provides uniform heating without an open flame, reducing the risk of fire and making the laboratory environment safer.