Chapter 15, Problem 15.38E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structure of the ester that forms when propanoic acid is reacted with methyl alcohol is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction between acid and alcohol gives an ester as a major product. The carboxylic acid loses its $-\text{OH}$ group and the alcohol loses its acidic hydrogen. The reaction of ester formation is accompanied by the loss of a water molecule. The reaction of ester formation is catalyzed by an acid.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The structure of the ester that forms when propanoic acid is reacted with phenol is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction between acid and alcohol gives an ester as a major product. The carboxylic acid loses its $-\text{OH}$ group and the alcohol loses its acidic hydrogen. The reaction of ester formation is accompanied by the loss of a water molecule. The reaction of ester formation is catalyzed by an acid.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The structure of the ester that forms when propanoic acid is reacted with $\text{2}-\text{methyl}-\text{1}-\text{propanol}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction between acid and alcohol gives an ester as a major product. The carboxylic acid loses its $-\text{OH}$ group and the alcohol loses its acidic hydrogen. The reaction of ester formation is accompanied by the loss of a water molecule. The reaction of ester formation is catalyzed by an acid.