Chapter 23.3, Problem 19LC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : To write the general formula for Ester.

Concept Introduction : A general formula is used to represent the common formula for the compounds that belong to the same family. In a general formula, the R group represents the alkyl group with a general formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{n}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2n+1}}$

Answer to Problem 19LC

The general formula of the ester is R-COO-R’ where R is the alkyl group.

Explanation of Solution

The general formula of Ester is given as R-COO-R’ where R is the alkyl group. A general formula is used to represent the structure/composition of any kind of member of the same family.

  ${\text{HCOOCH}}_{\text{3}}$is an ester also known as Methyl Formate. The alkyl group is methyl in this case.

Similarly, ${\text{HCOOCH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$ ethyl formate. The alkyl group in this case is ethyl.

Conclusion

The general formula of Ether is R-COO-R’. The suffix for ester “-ate”.