Asked by Summer April on Apr 23, 2024
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What class of organic compound is the major product of the acid catalyzed reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid?
A) ether
B) ester
C) thiol
D) nitrile
E) sulfonate ester
Carboxylic Acid
Organic acids characterized by the presence of at least one carboxyl group, which consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group.
Alcohol
A compound containing one or more hydroxyl (OH) groups attached to a carbon atom.
Ester
Organic compounds formed by the reaction of an acid (usually carboxylic acid) with an alcohol, characterized by the functional group -COO-.
- Familiarize oneself with the basic notions of organic reactions and their operational mechanisms.
- Understand the formation and chemical characteristics of esters.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the basic notions of organic reactions and their operational mechanisms.
- Understand the formation and chemical characteristics of esters.
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