Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives Flashcards
1
Q
Structure of Carboxylic Acid
A
2
Q
Structure of Esters
A
3
Q
COOH are weak acids but react with sodium carbonate to form salt, water, and carbon dioxide.
A
COOH + Na2CO3 -> Na ethanoate + H2O + CO2
4
Q
COOH and OH react in presence of acid catalyst to form ester
A
COOH + OH -> …thyl …oate + H2O