An ester has a molecular formula C4H8O2.Write its structural formula.What happens when this ester is heated in the presence of sodium hydroxide solution. Write the balanced chemical equation and the products.
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methyl ethanoate CH3COOC2H5.
when ester is heated in presence of NaOH sodium alkoxide and alcohol are formed.
R-COOR+NaOH______R-COONa + R-OH
ester sodium alkoxide and alcohol
when ester is heated in presence of NaOH sodium alkoxide and alcohol are formed.
R-COOR+NaOH______R-COONa + R-OH
ester sodium alkoxide and alcohol
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