Esters Flashcards
1
Q
How do you make an ester
A
React carboxylic acid with alcohol and strong H2SO4 acid catalyst under reflux
2
Q
What forms in an esterification reaction
A
Ester + water
3
Q
A
How do you make an ester
React carboxylic acid with alcohol and strong H2SO4 acid catalyst under reflux
What forms in an esterification reaction
Ester + water