Chapter 21, Problem 21.19P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structure of the product that is formed by the heating of the given compound with one equivalent of sodium methoxide in methanol is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The chemical compound having molecular formula, ${\text{NaOCH}}_{\text{3}}$ is known as sodium methoxide. This is a colorless solid compound, produced by the deprotonation of methanol. It is soluble in methonal and ethanol and used as chemical reagent.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The structure of the product that is formed by the heating of the given compound with a large excess of aqueous ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

An acid-base reaction is one of the types of reaction which is known as neutralization reaction. In neutralization reaction, an acid is neutralized by a base which gives a salt and water as the products.