Fischer esterification is a chemical reaction in which the carboxylic acid is esterified by heating it with alcohol. This process takes place in the presence of a strong acid that acts as a catalyst. This reaction is reversible and to obtain the maximum amount of product, either a large and excess amount of alcohol is used or the water has to be removed continuously.
The reaction process involves the protonation of the carbonyl that is brought about by the acid. This activates the carbonyl towards the nucleophilic attack. After that, the proton is transferred. A molecule of water is removed from the reaction and deprotonation takes place.
Draw a mechanism for each of the following transformations: /
Draw and name four terminal alkynes with the molecular formula C6H10.
Propose a stepwise mechanism for the following transformation: /
Write an equation for the proton transfer reaction that occurs when each
Identify the sole product of the following reaction: /
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Draw the condensation product that is expected when each of the following
87. What is the major product of this reaction?
Report the result of the following addition to the proper number of
