Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781305580350
Author: William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17.7, Problem 17.4P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The given esterification reaction equation has to completed.

Concept introduction:

Esters encompass a large family of organic compound with broad application in various fields of science and technology. Esters are formed when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid.

Chemically esters can be prepared by the reaction of an alcohol with an organic acid.

Esters can be simply represented as,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 17.7, Problem 17.4P , additional homework tip  1

Ester formation can be represented as follows,

RCOOHAcid+HORAlcoholRCOOREster+H2O

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The given esterification reaction equation has to completed.

Concept introduction:

Esters encompass a large family of organic compound with broad application in various fields of science and technology. Esters are formed when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid.

Chemically esters can be prepared by the reaction of an alcohol with an organic acid.

Esters can be simply represented as,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 17.7, Problem 17.4P , additional homework tip  2

Ester formation can be represented as follows,

RCOOHAcid+HORAlcoholRCOOREster+H2O

The reaction of –OH and –COOH on same molecule produces a cyclic ester.

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Chapter 17 Solutions

Organic Chemistry

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