18.2 esters
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How are esters produced?
Condensation reaction between alcohol and Carboxylic acid
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Explain the condensation reaction
Between alcohol and carboxylic acid with conc H2SO4
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Describe acid hydrolysis of esters
When an ester is heated under reflux with dilute acid an equilibrium mixture is established as the reaction is reversible
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Describe alkaline hydrolysis of esters
heating the ester under reflux with dilute alkali is an irreversible reaction as the ester is fully hydrolysed
This results in the formation of a sodium carboxylate salt which needs further acidification to turn into a carboxylic acid
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