Question

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

a. formic acid

b. propionic 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 formic acid reactions using ethyl 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 synthesized when propanoic acid reactions using ethyl alconol has had the given reduced equation: