Making Esters Flashcards
1
Q
How are esters made?
A
Esters are made in a condensation reaction.
An alcohol and a Carboxylic acid form an ester and a small molecule (usually water)
The alcohol loses its (H) and the carboxylic acid loses its (OH), which them come together to form water.
2
Q
What is the ester link or the functional group?
A
O-C=O
3
Q
What is condensation polymerisation?
A
Reaction where small molecules are joined together to make a long chain molecule plus a small molecule (eg water). It creates a condensation polymer repeating unit.
