acid anhydride Flashcards
1
Q
what other group of organic compounds do acid anhydrides react similarly to
A
acyl chlorides
2
Q
what is formed as the by product when acid anhydrides react
A
ethanoic acid
3
Q
compare the relative speed of acid anhydrides reactions to acyl chlorides
A
acid anhydrides react slower than acyl chlorides
4
Q
when you react an acid anhydride what 2 products are formed
A
ethanoic acid
ester
5
Q
- what conditions are needed to get ethanoic anhydride to react with ethanol
- what products are formed from the reaction of ethanoic anhydride with ethanol
A
- gentle heating
- ethanoic anhydride + ethanol → ethyl ethanoate + ethanoic acid
