Orgo Synth 2: Esterification

Question 1

Ester functional groups can be made through a variety of ________

Answer 1

Nucleophilic acyl substation methods.

Question 2

Commercial microwaves were brought into labs as what form of technology?

Answer 2

Green technology

Question 3

How does the microwave work for this reaction?

Answer 3

Microwave reactors use electromagnetic radiation in the microwave wavelengths to irradiate a system, causing molecules to rotate which generates heat.

even though the reaction system is exposed to a large range of microwave wavelengths, not all molecules will absorbs the electromagnetic radiation. only molecules with dipoles (or ions) will respond to microwaves

teflon and glass are transparent to microwaves.