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X-OH + HOOC-Y = X-O-CO-Y + H2O
alcohol + acid = ester + water so -O-CO- is an ester
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What functional group does ester belong?
The functional group is ester with the general formula, RCOOR'
What is the general formula of ester?
An ester has the formula R-COO-R' where R and R' are substituents on the carbon chain.
Is ch3conh2 an ester?
No. The general formula for an ester is R-COO-R', where R and R' are organic groups. R can be a hydrogen, but if R' is hydrogen (as it is in this example) then the compound is a carboxylic acid.
What is the general formula for ester?
ester is formed by the reactin alcohol with an acid .with the elimination of water.
Write the chemical reactions involved in the esterification of acetic acid?
well acetic acid has the formula CH3COOH to form an ester the acetic acid will need to react with an alcohol. So for example if you have methanol CH3OH you would form an ester (esterification) and the ester would be methyl acetate. CH3COOCH3
What is the chemical equation of ester salt?
If you mean epsom salt, the chemical formula is MgSO4, also called magnesium sulfate.
Is there an ester in ATP?
No. There is not an ester.
What nicknames does Zani Ester go by?
Zani Ester goes by Ester.
What organic material forms whaen Alcohol and acid mix?
It makes Ester ! :) ^^
What is the formula for tocopherol acetate?
Tocopheryl acetate, also known as vitamin E acetate, is a common vitamin supplement with the molecular formula C31H52O3. It is the ester of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E).
What is the birth name of Ester Lindgren?
Ester Lindgren's birth name is Ester Astrid Lindgren.
What is the birth name of Ester Formosa?
Ester Formosa's birth name is Ester Formosa Plans.
