PL 6 Flashcards
1
Q
What does ester hydrolysis do?
A
Converts esters back into alcohols and carboxylic acids by adding water
2
Q
What are the conditions for the hydrolysis of esters?
A
Heat + aqueous acid
OR
Heat + aqueous alkali
3
Q
What is produced when a base is added to an ester during hydrolysis?
A
Carboxylate salt + alcohol
4
Q
Acyl chloride + alcohol —> ?
A
Ester
5
Q
Acyl chloride + ammonia —> ?
A
Amide
6
Q
Acyl chloride + amines —> ?
A
N- substituted amide
7
Q
How do acyl chlorides react?
A
Via nucleophilic addition-elimination reactions
