Chapter 18.5, Problem 18.2P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Write the equation for the reaction of butanoic acid with ammonia and name the salt formed.

Concept Introduction:

The reaction of carboxylic acids and bases results in the formation of water soluble salts.

$\text{R-COOH+NaOH}\to {\text{RCOO}}^{-}{\text{Na}}^{+}{\text{+H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Write the equation for the reaction of (s)-Lactic acid with ammonia and name the salt formed.

Concept Introduction:

The reaction of carboxylic acids and bases results in the formation of water soluble salts.

$\text{R-COOH+NaOH}\to {\text{RCOO}}^{-}{\text{Na}}^{+}{\text{+H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$.