Chapter 19, Problem 73E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The balanced chemical reaction between acetic acid and methanol in the presence of sulfuric acid is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Ester is the functional group which is formed from the reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid. Esters end with a suffix, $-oate$. They are always present in the middle of the carbon chain. The general formula for esters is ${\text{C}}_{\text{n}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2n}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$, where $\text{n}=2,3,\mathrm{...}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The balanced chemical reaction between benzoic acid and methanol in the presence of sulfuric acid is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Ester is the functional group which is formed from the reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid. Esters end with a suffix, $-oate$. They are always present in the middle of the carbon chain. The general formula for esters is ${\text{C}}_{\text{n}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2n}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$, where $\text{n}=2,3,\mathrm{...}$.