Carboxylic Acids and Esters - exam practice
Carboxylic Acids and Esters
Question 1 of 11
1 of 11
What is the structural formula of ethyl 3-methylbutanoate?
Question 2 of 11
2 of 11
Which of these reacts directly with ethanoic acid to form ethanoyl chloride?
Question 3 of 11
3 of 11
Which compound is most soluble in water?
Question 4 of 11
4 of 11
The conversion of butanoic acid into butan-1-ol is an example of
Question 5 of 11
5 of 11
Butanone can be distinguished from butanoic acid by the addition of
Question 6 of 11
6 of 11
The ester CH3CH2CH2CO2CH2CH(CH3)2 was hydrolysed under acidic conditions.
What are the organic products of this hydrolysis?
Question 7 of 11
7 of 11
Which mixture could be used to produce propyl methanoate?
Question 8 of 11
8 of 11
Which statement about carboxylic acids is correct?
Question 9 of 11
9 of 11
Which esterification reaction is correct?
Question 10 of 11
10 of 11
Which compound is formed by acid hydrolysis of phenylmethyl ethanoate?
Question 11 of 11
11 of 11
The compound HOOCCH=CHCOOH reacts with excess sodium hydroxide solution.
What is the organic product formed in the reaction?