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Esters + Condensation Reactions Flashcards

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1
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What is the ester functional group

A

O - C = O

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2
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what is the one ester we need to remember

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ethyl ethanoate

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3
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what are characteristics of esters

A

fruity smelling
volatile - evaporates quickly
solvents

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4
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how do you make esters

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carboxylic acid + alcohol

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5
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what is the reaction called to make esters

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condensation reaction

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6
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what is lost from the carboxylic acid in the condensation reaction

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OH group

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what is lost from the alcohol in the condensation reaction

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H atom

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