More Esters Flashcards

1
Q

Acid hydrolysis of an ester gives

A

C acid and alcohol

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2
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Base hydrolysis of an ester gives

A

Carboxylate ion and alcohol

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3
Q

Fats have mainly…hc chains

A

Saturated

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4
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Oils have mainly….hc chains

A

Unsaturated

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5
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Oils and fats can be hydrolysed with naoh to produce an

A

Alcohol and sodium salt

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6
Q

Biodiesel is a mix of…with a …catalyst

A

Methyl esters of fatty acids

Koh catalyst

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7
Q

Biodiesel is not 100% carbon neutral because…

A

Energy is used in the fertilisation harvesting and converting process

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