Le Chatelier’s Principle
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In an esterification reaction, a carboxylic acid and an alcohol react to form an ester and water. This reaction establishes an equilibrium because the reverse process can also occur. If the water is allowed to boil and leave the system as water vapour, how will the equilibrium respond?