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Use of sodium carbonate in esterification
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Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) is not directly used in esterification reactions. Esterification is the process of forming an ester by reacting a carboxylic acid with an alcohol. Sodium carbonate is a base and is often used to neutralize any excess acid after the reaction is complete. It can also be used to remove water produced during the reaction, which can shift the equilibrium towards ester formation.
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