COOH & COOH Derivatives Flashcards

1
Q

What is the difference between lactams & lactone ?

A

Lactam: cyclic amide
Lactone: cyclic ester

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2
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Under acidic conditions, COOH & OH will condense into esters. This rxn is known as ?

A

Fischer esterification

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3
Q

The condensation rxn of 2 COOH’s results in ?

A

Anhydrides

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4
Q

Alcohols displacing ester groups to form a new ester is known as ?

A

Transesterification

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