Paper 2 - Esters Flashcards by Isaac Waterfall | Brainscape

Q

What functional group do esters contain?

A

-COO-

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Q

What is the ester produced when ethanol and ethanoic acid react in the presence of an acid catalyst?

A

ethyl ethanoate

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Q

write the structural formula of ethyl ethanoate

A

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draw the displayed formula of ethyl ethanoate

A

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Q

What is an ester?

A

volatile compounds with distinctive smells and
are used as food flavourings and in perfumes

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