The Esterification of Acetic Acid and Ethanol Is Given by the Reaction

Multiple Choice

The esterification of acetic acid and ethanol is given by the reaction below: C₂H₅OH(aq) + CH₃COOH(aq) ⇌ CH₃COOC₂H₅(aq) + H₂O(l)
When 1.00 mol of ethanol was mixed with 2.00 mol of acid in a 1.00 L flask,0.86 mol of ester was formed at room temperature.What is the value of the equilibrium constant,K_c?

A) 0.43
B) 2.3
C) 4.6
D) 5.4