Random? Flashcards
1
Q
Ester reacting in acidic conditions
A
Alcohol and carboxylic acid
Eg : ethyl ethanoate + water (water dissociate to give out H+ under reflux) = ethanoic acid + ethanol
2
Q
Ester reacting in alkaline conditions
A
Salt and alcohol
Eg : naoh + CH3COOC2H5 = CH3COO-Na+ + HOC2H5