Reactions of Alcohols: Formation of esters with carboxylic acids

0.0(0)
Studied by 3 people
linked notesNote
call kaiCall Kai
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
GameKnowt Play
Card Sorting

1/2

flashcard set

Earn XP

Description and Tags

organic-chemistry

2 Terms

1
New cards
Alcohols
________ can react with carboxylic acids to make esters and water in the presence of the catalyst sulfuric acid.
2
New cards
What are the 2 names for this reaction?
Acid Catalyzed Esterification and Fisher Esterification