a. Mix 1 mL of glacial acetic acid, 1 mL of ethyl alcohol and 3 drops of concentrated sulfuric acid (CAUTION!). Cautiously note the odor. Result: ___________________________________________________________________ To what compound is the odor due? ________________________________________ Equation: _________________________________________________________________ b. To about 0.1 gm of salicylic acid in a test tube, add 1 mL of methyl alcohol and 3 drops of concentrated sulfuric acid (CAUTION!). Heat the mixture gently for 1 – 2 minutes, then pour the mixture into about 20 mL of cold water contained in a beaker. Observe the odor of the product formed. _____________ What compound produces this odor? ______________________________________ Equation:
Reaction with Alcohols (esterification)
a. Mix 1 mL of glacial acetic acid, 1 mL of ethyl alcohol and 3 drops of
concentrated sulfuric acid (CAUTION!). Cautiously note the odor.
Result: ___________________________________________________________________
To what compound is the odor due? ________________________________________
Equation: _________________________________________________________________
b. To about 0.1 gm of salicylic acid in a test tube, add 1 mL of methyl alcohol
and 3 drops of concentrated sulfuric acid (CAUTION!). Heat the mixture gently
for 1 – 2 minutes, then pour the mixture into about 20 mL of cold water
contained in a beaker. Observe the odor of the product formed. _____________
What compound produces this odor? ______________________________________
Equation: ______________________________________________________________
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