Unit 2- Making And Breaking Esters Flashcards
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What is a condensation reaction?
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Molecules join together by the reaction of functional groups to make water
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How are esters formed?
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The condensation reaction between a carboxylic acid (alkanoic acid) and an alcohol (alkanol)
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How is an ester link formed?
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The reaction of a hydroxyl group with a carboxyl group
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How do you break up an ester?
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By hydrolysis
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What happens in a hydrolysis reaction?
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Water causes large molecules to break up into smaller molecules
