Chapter 17, Problem 24P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The products formed when ethyl propanoate reacts with the given compounds are to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic salts are derived from their acids. These organic salts have the $\text{OH}$ ion replaced with any other organic or inorganic cation.

In this type of salts, the name of the cation precedes the carboxylic anion.

When ethyl propanoate reacts with ${\text{LiAlH}}_4$ and ${\text{H}}_2\text{O}$, it forms propyl alcohol and ethanol.