Chapter 14, Problem 14.83QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of propyl propanoate has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Hydrolysis of Ester:

The reaction in which a bond is broken by the addition of water molecule is called as hydrolysis.

Hydrolysis of esters yields the carboxylic acid and an alcohol.  The heat is required to initiate the reaction and a small amount of acid ${\text{(H}}^{\text{+}}\text{)}$ is added as catalyst.

The general reaction of ester hydrolysis is shown below,

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of butyl methanoate has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of ethyl methanoate has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of methyl pentanoate has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).