Chapter 21.SE, Problem 49AP

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a)

Interpretation:

Methyl propanoate is an ester with the following molecular formula.

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b)

Interpretation:

Methyl propanoate + Li Ae H₄, then H₃O⁺.

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c)

Interpretation:

Methyl propanoate with 1) CH₃ mg por ether 2) H₃O⁺

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d)

Interpretation:

Methyl propionate

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e)

Interpretation:

Concept introduction:

When an ester is refluxed with excess of an alcohol, (other than that present in the ester). A partial exchange of the alcohol occurs. This results is trans esterification, mechanistically a nucleophilic acyl substitution reaction.

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f)

Interpretation:

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g)

Interpretation: