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What result do you obtain when heating acetic acid with sulfuric acid?
Consider dehydration and the product expected from an acid.
Define esterification in your own words.
Think about the reactants and what they yield.
What do carboxylic acids form when they react with alcohols?
Consider what functional groups are being involved in the reaction.
True or False: Cleavage of the C–OH bond in carboxylic acid is part of the esterification process.
Think about what happens to the hydroxyl group during the formation of the ester.
Outline the steps taken to convert a carboxylic acid into its anhydride and explain any challenges faced during the reaction.
Think about what conditions are permissible for a reversible reaction.
Design a synthetic route to obtain an ester from a specific carboxylic acid. What reagents would you choose and why?
Focus on how to facilitate the reaction while ensuring the purity of the ester.
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