Carboxylic Acids

Question 1

How to name esters?

Answer 1

__yl __-oate,

Methyl ethanoate is made from methanol and ethanoic acid
First one is alcohol, followed by carboxylic acid

Question 2

Why is formation of ester via reaction of acyl chloride and alcohol preferred over COOH + ROH?

Answer 2

1. Irreversible reaction —> reaction goes to completion and yield is higher
2. Requires milder conditions (no need H2SO4 catalyst, no need heat)