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Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The unknown reactants in the esterification reaction has to be identified from the given product, ethyl formate.
Concept Introduction:
Reaction of carboxylic acids with alcohols:
The carboxylic acids can react with alcohols in the presence of an acid-catalyst to form ester and water. This reaction is called esterification reaction which is a reversible reaction.
The general
(b)
Interpretation:
The unknown reactants in the esterification reaction has to be identified from the given product, methyl propanoate.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The unknown reactants in the esterification reaction has to be identified from the given product,
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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EBK FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY
- Draw structural formulas for these compounds. (a) 4-Phenyl-1-pentene (b) p-Cresol (c) 2,4-Dichlorophenolarrow_forwardThe functional group of butanone is:(a) Carboxyl(b) ketonic(c) aldehydic(d) alcoholicarrow_forwardTRUE OR FALSE (a) There are three amines with the molecular formula C3H9N. (b) Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters all contain a carbonyl group. (c) A compound with the molecular formula of C3H6O may be either an aldehyde, a ketone, or a carboxylic acid. (d) Bond angles about the carbonyl carbon of an aldehyde, a ketone, a carboxylic acid, and an ester are all approximately 109.5°. (e) The molecular formula of the smallest aldehyde is C3H6O, and that of the smallest ketone is also C3H6O. (f) The molecular formula of the smallest carboxylic acid is C2H4O2.arrow_forward
- Draw the condensed formula or skeletal structural formula for the following compounds: (a) 2,3-dimethylpentanoic acid (b) Ethyl pentanoate (c) N,N-dimethyl-1-propanaminearrow_forwardWrite a condensed structural formula for each of the following:(a) an acid with the formula C4H8O2, (b) a cyclicketone with the formula C5H8O, (c) a dihydroxy compoundwith the formula C3H8O2, (d) a cyclic ester with theformula C5H8O2.arrow_forwardDraw the hydrogen bonding that takes place between(a) two molecules of ethanol.(b) two molecules of propylamine.(c) a molecule of dimethyl ether and two molecules of water.(d) two molecules of trimethylamine and a molecule of water.arrow_forward
- The foul odor of rancid butter is caused by butyric acid, CH3CH2CH2CO2H.(a) Draw the Lewis structure and determine the oxidation number and hybridization for each carbon atom in the molecule.(b) The esters formed from butyric acid are pleasant-smelling compounds found in fruits and used in perfumes. Draw the Lewis structure for the ester formed from the reaction of butyric acid with 2-propanol.arrow_forwardWhich of the following describes a chemical property of methanol? (A) It is a colorless liquid; (B) It is a flammable liquid; (C) It is a volatile liquid; (D) It has a low boiling point;arrow_forwardIdentify which of the following statement(s) is/are true. (f) Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters all contain a carbonyl group. (g) A compound with the molecular formula of C3H6O may be either an aldehyde, a ketone, or a carboxylic acid. (h) Bond angles about the carbonyl carbon of an aldehyde, a ketone, a carboxylic acid, and an ester are all approximately 109.5°. (i) The molecular formula of the smallest aldehyde is C3H6O, and that of the smallest ketone is also C3H6O. (j) The molecular formula of the smallest carboxylic acid is C2H4O2.arrow_forward
- Chemistry: Principles and ReactionsChemistryISBN:9781305079373Author:William L. Masterton, Cecile N. HurleyPublisher:Cengage Learning
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