Chapter 19.3, Problem 19.6P

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(a)

Interpretation:

The structure of the wax derived from stearic acid & alcohol ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\right)}_{\text{9}}\text{OH}$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The esterification reaction is defined as the reaction between carboxylic acid and alcohol which results in the formation of an ester.

The general reaction is represented as follows:

  $R-\text{COOH}+R^{\text{'}}-\text{OH}\to \text{RCOOR'}$

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(b)

Interpretation:

The structure of the wax derived from stearic acid & alcohol ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\right)}_{\text{11}}\text{OH}$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The esterification reaction is defined as the reaction between carboxylic acid and alcohol which results in the formation of an ester.

The general reaction is represented as follows:

  $R-\text{COOH}+R^{\text{'}}-\text{OH}\to \text{RCOOR'}$

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(c)

Interpretation:

Structure of the wax derived by stearic acid & alcohol CH₃(CH₂)₂₉OH should be derived.

Concept introduction: