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Can reactions occur between sodium sulphate and isobutyl oleate, when heated in heptane, or is it just a drying agent?
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Sodium sulfate (Na₂SO₄) is commonly used as a drying agent, particularly in organic chemistry. It's unlikely to react with isobutyl oleate, a type of ester, in heptane. The primary function of sodium sulfate in this scenario would be to absorb any water present, promoting a more efficient reaction between other reactants.
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