Esters Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different:
Homologous series
8
A
- Alkanes
- Alkenes
- Alkynes
- Alcohols
- Aldehyde
- Ketones
- Carboxylic acids
- Esters
Check in book to confirm correct functional group
2
Q
What are the different:
Suffixes for each Homologous serie, as well as structural formula
A
- ane
- ene
- yne
- ol (ROH)
- al (RHO)
- one (RCOR)
- aic acid (RCOOH)
- oate (RCOOR)
3
Q
How to:
Make an ester
A
- carboxylic acid + alcohol -> water + ester
- Forms a reversible reaction
- CH2SO4 shifts the reversible reaction to the right
- Only hydrogen is took from the alcohol
4
Q
How to:
Name an ester
A
- Alcohol first
- Carboxylic acid second
- OATE
5
Q
What are:
2 properties of esters
A
- Volatile
- Distinctive smells
6
Q
What is a:
Diol
A
A molecule with 2 -OH groups
7
Q
What is:
Vinegar
A
Aqueous ethanoic acid
8
Q
What is:
Volatile
A
Turns to a gas easily
