quiz 7 Flashcards
The molecular formula of pentanoic acid is
C5 H10 O2
When ___ reacts with NaOH, the product is sodium benzoate
benzoic acid
Esterification is the reaction of a(n) ___ with an alcohol.
carboxylic acid
The molecular formula of ethyl acetate is
C5 H8 O2
The base hydrolysis of an ester is called
saponification
When methylamine reacts with HCl the product is
methylammonium chloride
The missing chemical in the reaction (acetamide + sodium hydroxide gives ___ + ammonia) is
sodium acetate
Fischer esterification is the esterification of a Carboxylic acid by heating it with an alcohol in the presence of a strong acid as the catalyst.
True
Fischer esterification is an Sn2 reaction.
False
Acidic hydrolysis is the reverse of esterification.
True