Chapter 15, Problem 15.24E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The given reaction is to be completed.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic acids have an acidic proton which can be used in the acid-base reactions. They behave as Bronsted- Lowry acids as they act as proton donors. In presence of a strong base the proton is abstracted resulting in an acid-base reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The given reaction has to be completed.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic acids have an acidic proton which can be used in the acid-base reactions. They behave as Bronsted-Lowry acids as they act as proton donors. In presence of a strong base the proton is abstracted resulting in an acid-base reaction.