esters Flashcards
1
Q
how are esters formed?
A
formed by the reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid.
2
Q
what is the functional group esters?
A
-COO-
3
Q
give an example of a formation of an ester and how its made.
A
you can make ethyl ethanoate by reacting ethanol and ethanoic acid. You can make it by heating ethanol and ethanoic acid in test tube and adding a few drops of concentrated sulfuric acid.
4
Q
what is the reaction between an alcohol and an ester called?
A
esterification
5
Q
what type of reaction is esterification and why?
A
condensation because water is formed