Equilibria in water–ethanol mixtures
Abstract
The equilibrium constant K=[OEt–][H2O]/[OH–][EtOH] has been calculated for mixtures of water and ethanol containing up to 35% by volume of ethanol by measuring the simultaneous rates of hydrolysis and ethanolysis of various solutes. The values of K vary as the solvent composition is changed, and also from one solute to another.