Esters + Condensation Reactions Flashcards

1
Q

What is the ester functional group

A

O - C = O

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2
Q

what is the one ester we need to remember

A

ethyl ethanoate

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3
Q

what are characteristics of esters

A

fruity smelling
volatile - evaporates quickly
solvents

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4
Q

how do you make esters

A

carboxylic acid + alcohol

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5
Q

what is the reaction called to make esters

A

condensation reaction

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6
Q

what is lost from the carboxylic acid in the condensation reaction

A

OH group

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7
Q

what is lost from the alcohol in the condensation reaction

A

H atom

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