esters Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is the reaction that produces esters called
A
esterification
2
Q
what is an acid anhydride
A
two identical carboxylic acid molecules joined via an oxygen
3
Q
what are the two types of ester hydrolysis
A
acid hydrolysis and base hydrolysis
4
Q
what does acid hydrolysis split the ester into
A
carboxylic acid and an alcohol
5
Q
what does base hydrolysis split the ester into
A
carboxylate salt and alcohol
6
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