Esters Flashcards
1
Q
How is an ester formed?
A
An ester is formed when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid
2
Q
What conditions are needed to form an ester?
A
The reaction needs heat under reflux and an acid catalyst (H2SO4)
3
Q
What type of reaction is it when an ester is formed?
A
It is called esterification (condensation reaction)
4
Q
What other product is formed when making an ester?
A
One mol of water is also formed
5
Q
What is the reagent for esterification?
A
HCl
6
Q
Do esters have high or low boiling points?
A
Esters have low boiling points due to its weaker IMF (dipole-dipole and London forces)
