Chapter 21, Problem 21.43AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The compound A and compound B is to be predicted which are formed after the reaction of acetic propionic anhydride with ethanol.

Concept introduction:

Esters are formed by the reaction of an acid with an alcohol. The process of formation of esters is known as esterification. The ester is also be formed by the reaction of derivatives of carboxylic acids with alcohol.

The boiling of compounds with the same functional groups increases with the increase in their molar masses.