Carboxylic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
R&C for acidic hydrolysis to prepare RCOOH
A
HCl/H2SO4, heat
2
Q
R&C for alkaline hydrolysis to prepare RCOOH
A
1) NaOH, heat
2) HCl/H2SO4, r.t.
3
Q
R&C for condensation (esterification)
A
ROH, conc H2SO4, heat
4
Q
R&C for reduction to alcohol
A
LiAlH4 in dry ether, r.t.