Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry
Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781337571357
Author: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 18, Problem 4P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The products formed when ethyl benzoate is treated with the following set of reagents should be determined.

H2 O, NaOH, heat.

Concept Introduction:

Base hydrolysis of an ester produces sodium salt of the carboxylic acid and alcohol. An example is shown below:

Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry, Chapter 18, Problem 4P , additional homework tip  1

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The products formed when ethyl benzoate is treated with the following set of reagents should be determined.

H2 O, HCl, heat.

Concept Introduction:

Acid hydrolysis of an ester produces carboxylic acid and alcohol.

Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry, Chapter 18, Problem 4P , additional homework tip  2

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