The Reaction Between Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH) and Methanol (CH₃OH) Is

question 76

Multiple Choice

The reaction between acetic acid (CH₃COOH) and methanol (CH₃OH) is given below, followed by a list of changes that could be made to the reaction. Which of these changes will result in the equilibrium shifting to the left?

• A) All of these changes will result in the equilibrium shifting to the left.
• B) Only I will result in the equilibrium shifting to the left.
• C) Only IV will result in the equilibrium shifting to the left.
• D) I and III will result in the equilibrium shifting to the left.
• E) III and IV will result in the equilibrium shifting to the left.

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Definitions:

Fixed Input

A production factor that remains unchanged regardless of the level of output in the short run.

Marginal Product

The additional output generated by employing one more unit of a particular input, keeping other inputs constant.

Units of Labor

Measurements used to quantify the work input by labor forces, often referring to hours worked or number of workers.