Chapter 10, Problem 10.10P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The species acting as Bronsted acid in the reaction carried out in methanol and ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ as a catalyst is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Bronsted acids are the compounds those donates a proton in a reaction. Bronsted bases are the compounds accepting protons in a reaction.

Acid-base reaction are very fast reaction and occurs immediately.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The species acting as base in the reaction carried out in methanol and ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ as a catalyst is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Bronsted acids are the compounds those donates a proton in a reaction. Bronsted bases are the compounds accepting protons in a reaction.

Acid-base reaction are very fast reaction and occurs immediately.