Data Analysis Questions for Fischer Esterification

A. GC Chromatogram

a. What is the retention time of your product?

b. What is the standard retention time for methyl benzoate?

c. Do the two match up?

i. Are the two retention times slightly different?

ii. What sources of error are there?

d. Is there something odd about the peak shape?

i. What could be causing this shape?

ii. Does this shape cause any issues with your retention time?