Esterification | MCQs

Explanation

Calcium propionate (CH₃CH₂COO⁻Ca⁺) and calcium acetate (CH₃COO⁻Ca⁺) undergo ketonic decarboxylation upon heating.

This reaction forms ethyl methyl ketone (butanone) and releases CO₂.

Explanation

Explanation

• First, we calculate the number of moles of acetic acid used:

Number of moles of acetic acid = mass of acetic acid / molar mass of acetic acid

Number of moles of acetic acid = 30 g / 60 g/mol = 0.5 moles

Since the reaction is 1:1 between acetic acid and ethyl acetate, the number of moles of ethyl acetate produced is also 0.5 moles.

• Now, we can calculate the theoretical yield of ethyl acetate:

Theoretical yield of ethyl acetate = number of moles of ethyl acetate * molar mass of ethyl acetate

Theoretical yield of ethyl acetate = 0.5 moles * 88 g/mol = 44 grams

• Now, we can calculate the percentage yield:

Percentage yield = (actual yield / theoretical yield) * 100%

Percentage yield = (40 g / 44 g) * 100%

Percentage yield ≈ 90.9%

So, the percentage yield of the ester is approximately 90.9%.

Explanation

When glycerol reacts with fatty acids, an ester bond will form.

This reaction occurs during the process of esterification, where glycerol combines with fatty acids to create triglycerides.

They are the main constituents of body fat.

Explanation

Ether is formed when ethyl alcohol is heated with conc. H2 ...

When excess ethanol is heated with sulphuric acid at a temperature of 413K (1400C) we get Diethyl ether.