Question

Write the chemical equations to show what happens when:(i) an ester reacts with a base?(ii) methane is treated with chlorine in the presence of sunlight?(iii) ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of sulphuric acid?

Answer 1

(1) CH3COOCH2CH3 gives on adding sodium hydroxide which is a base CH3CH2OH +CH3COONa

(2)CH4+Cl2 gives CH3Cl + HCl

(3)CH3CH2OH + CH3COOH in the presence of sulphuric acid gives CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O

Answer 2

i)  CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH ⇒ C2H5OH + CH3COONa
ii)  CH4 + Cl2 ⇒ CH3Cl + HCl
iii)  C2H5OH + CH3COOH ⇒ CH3COOC2H5 + H2O

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