INTRO.TO GENERAL,ORGAN...-OWLV2 ACCESS
INTRO.TO GENERAL,ORGAN...-OWLV2 ACCESS
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Author: Bettelheim
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Chapter 17, Problem 46P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the lactone should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Carboxylic acids are the organic molecules in which there is a −COOH group bonded with r group. Here R-group is alkyl group. Carboxylic acid reacts with alcohol to form ester in the presence of acid as catalyst. This reaction is called as Fisher esterification reaction.

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