Question

Draw the condensed structural formula for the ester formed when each of the following reacts with methyl alcohol:

a. acetic acid

b. pentanoic acid

Short answer

(part a)

(part b)

Step-by-step solution

Introduction (part a)

Carboxylic acids are weak acids that reduce basic by releasing hydrogen ion salts. To generate a methyl group having carbonyl group, either carboxyl group of both a carboxyl group is linked to both an aromatic rings. An methyl or benzyl component may engage to the carboxyl member.

Given Information (part a) 

Formation seems to be a procedure wherein the carboxylic acid mixes with such an alcohol that make compounds in the presence of a catalyst.

Explanation (part a)

(part a) The ester synthesized when acetic acid reactions using methane alconol has had the given reduced equation:

Given Information (part b) 

Formation seems to be a procedure wherein the carboxylic acid mixes with such an alcohol that make compounds in the presence of a catalyst.

Explanation (part b)

(part b) The ester created when pentanoic acid combines using methyl alconol really does have the same reduced general formula: