Conditions (Esters) Flashcards by Ian Lai

Q

What are the conditions for the following reaction?

CH₃COOCH₃ → CH₃OH + CH₃COO^-Na⁺ (Aq)

A

Alkaline Hydrolysis.
NaOH (Aq).
CH₃COO^-Na⁺ (Aq) → CH₃COOH in excess H⁺.
Non-Reversible.

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What are the conditions for the following reaction?

CH₃COOH (Acid) + CH₃OH (Alcohol) → CH₃COOCH₃ (Methylethanoate)

A

Esterification.
Conc. H2SO4 Catalyst.
W.U.R.

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What are the conditions for the following reaction?

CH₃COOCH₃ ⇔ CH₃COOH + CH₃OH

A

Acidic Hydrolysis.
H₂SO₄ Catalyst.
H₂O.
Reversible.

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