Question

Consider the preparation of methyl benzoate by reacting benzoic acid with methanol using sulfuric acid as a catalyst. Reaction scheme of benzoic acid with methanol, conc. sulfuric acid, and heat over the arrow, and methyl benzoate and water as products. Calculate the molar masses of the reactant and product. Report molar masses to 1 decimal place. Molar mass of benzoic acid g/mol Molar mass of methyl benzoate

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

The molecular mass is the sum of the relative atomic masses of all the atoms in the molecule.

The relative atomic mass of reactants and products are calculated as follows;

Benzoic acid is C7H6O2 hence the molar mass of benzoic acid is ;

7(12) + 6(1) + 2(16) = 84 + 6 + 32 = 122.0 g/mol

Methyl benzoate is C8H8O2

8(12) + 8(1) + 2(16) = 96 + 8 + 32 = 136.0 g/mol