ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LL)-W/ACCESS
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LL)-W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781259717536
Author: Carey
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 19, Problem 23P
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The formation of esters from carboxylic acids is taken place if it reacts with alcohols in the presence of an acid.

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This reaction is known as Fischer esterification.

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The intramolecular esterification of γ, and δ -hydroxycarboxylic acids lead to the formation of five- and six-membered lactones respectively.

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