Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The following reaction needs to be completed.
Concept Introduction : The reaction of carboxylic acid with an alcohol in presence of acid catalyst produces an ester along with water. This type of reaction is termed as Fischer esterification reaction.
(a)
Answer to Problem 67E
Complete reaction is as follows:
Explanation of Solution
Fisher esterification reaction is as follows:
From the above reaction, it is clear that when carboxylic acid reacts with alcohol, an ester is formed along with water.
(b)
Interpretation: The following reaction needs to be completed.
Concept Introduction : The reaction of carboxylic acid with an alcohol in presence of acid catalyst produces an ester along with water. This type of reaction is termed as Fischer esterification reaction.
(b)
Answer to Problem 67E
Complete reaction is as follows:
Explanation of Solution
Fisher esterification reaction is as follows:
From the above reaction, it is clear that when carboxylic acid reacts with alcohol, an ester is formed along with water. In the given question carboxylic acid is formic acid. So, another carboxylic acid will form.
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