Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781305580350
Author: William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 17.51P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product has to be written for the reaction involving excess CH2N2 and methanol.

Concept Introduction:

Esters can be simply represented as,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 17, Problem 17.51P , additional homework tip  1

Carboxylic acids can be converted to their methyl esters by adding an ether/alcoholic solution of diazomethane.

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 17, Problem 17.51P , additional homework tip  2

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product has to be written for the reaction involving excess CH2N2 and methanol.

Concept Introduction:

Esters can be simply represented as,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 17, Problem 17.51P , additional homework tip  3

Carboxylic acids can be converted to their methyl esters by adding an ether/alcoholic solution of diazomethane.

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 17, Problem 17.51P , additional homework tip  4

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product has to be written for the reaction involving excess CH2N2 and methanol.

Concept Introduction:

Esters can be simply represented as,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 17, Problem 17.51P , additional homework tip  5

Carboxylic acids can be converted to their methyl esters by adding an ether/alcoholic solution of diazomethane.

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 17, Problem 17.51P , additional homework tip  6

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