Carboxylic Acids
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Carboxylic acid general formula
CnH2nO2
Acid definition
A substance that donates H+ ions
acid + base →
salt + water
acid + carbonate →
salt + water + carbon dioxide
acid + metal →
salt + hydrogen
Ester general formula
CnH2nO2
What are the 3 methods and equations of preparing esters?
Carboxylic acid + Alcohol → Ester + Water
Acid anhydride + Alcohol → Ester + Carboxylic acid
Acyl Chloride + Alcohol → Ester + Hydrochloric acid
Condition and catalyst of Carboxylic acid + Alcohol → Ester + Water
Catalyst: conc H2SO4
Condition: Heat (140oC-180oC)
Conditions of Acid anhydride + Alcohol → Ester + Carboxylic acid
Gently warm
Conditions of Acyl Chloride + Alcohol → Ester + Hydrochloric acid
Room temperature
Why is ethanoic anhydride used rather than ethanoyl chloride in preparation of esters?
Note 
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