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Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives - Producing esters (Esterification) Flashcards

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1
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How do you turn a C’Acid into an ester?

A

+ Alcohol in acidic conditions

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Write the equation of turning a C’Acid to an ester

A

C’Acid + alcohol –> Ester + water

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3
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Why is the ester distilled?

A

Produced before it hydrolyses

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4
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What does conc. H2SO4 go?

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Speeds up reaction (H+ catalyst)

Dehydrating agent - removes H2O + shifts equilibrium to the right

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What are the properties of esters?

A

Sweet smelling

Water soluble

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6
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How do you name an ester ?

A

______yl _______oate

Alcohol C’Acid Chain
Chain

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