Chapter 17, Problem 17.70AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Products formed during the hydrolysis of the given phosphate ester have to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Phosphoric Acid: It is an inorganic acid having similarities with a carboxylic acid. There are three different acidic hydrogens which causes it to form three anions.

Phosphate Ester: Phosphate esters are prepared by the reaction of a phosphoric acid and an alcohol molecule with the elimination of water molecule.

• Alcohol can react with one $-OH$ group forming Phosphate monoester.
• Alcohol can react with two $-OH$ groups of phosphoric acid forming Phosphate diester.
• Alcohol can react with three $-OH$ groups of phosphoric acid forming Phosphate triester.

Phosphate Ester Hydrolysis: Phosphate ester reacts with water to form the corresponding alcohol and phosphoric acid.