Problem Statement: The gas$-$phase reaction between methanol $(A)$ and acetic acid $(B)$ to form methyl acetate

$($C$)$ and water $($D$)$ takes place in a batch reactor $($Equation $1).$

$C{H}_{3}OH+C{H}_3\frac{C}{O}OHharrC{H}_3\frac{C}{O}OC{H}_3+H_{2}O$

Equation $1$

When the reaction mixture comes to equilibrium, the mole fractions of the four reactive species are related by

the reaction equilibrium constant $($Equation $2)$:

$K_y=\frac{y_C{y}_D}{y_A{y}_B}=4\mathrm{.}87$

Equation $2$

It is desired to produce $70$ moles of methyl acetate in the batch reactor.

Directions: You and your partner will prepare a memo making a recommendation for a conversion of methanol

for the reactor design. In the memo, a detailed graph of conversion of methanol versus profit $($not including

operating and maintenance costs$)$ must be included to help justify your recommendation. All assumptions

must be clearly stated and appropriately cited. Include the final composition of the product stream for your

recommendation as well as a potential separation for your product. Include any relevant safety information

pertinent to reactor design. You must utilize excel to aid in the calculations.

PLEASE PROVIDE AN EXCEL SHEET, THANK YOU!