Asked by Isabella Wright on Jul 09, 2024
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What compound results when ethyl benzoate is stirred in methanol containing a trace of HCl and by what name is this process known?
Ethyl Benzoate
An organic compound formed by the esterification of benzoic acid with ethanol, known for its sweet, flowery scent.
Methanol
A simple alcohol with the chemical formula CH3OH, used as a solvent, antifreeze, or fuel.
HCl
Hydrochloric acid, a strong acidic compound of hydrogen chloride in water, commonly used in industrial and laboratory settings.
- Explain the processes involved in esterification and transesterification.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the processes involved in esterification and transesterification.