Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - Functional Groups - Esters and amides - Esters and Amides in Life

4-step overview. Step 1: 'ESTER FORMATION: Acid + Alcohol → Ester + H₂O (Fischer esterification). Catalyst: H₂SO₄. Conditions: reflux. Reversible (equilibrium). Alternative: Acyl chloride + alcohol → ester + HCl (irreversible, faster). Esters have fruity smells: banana (isoamyl acetate), pear (propy

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Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - Functional Groups - Esters and amides - Esters and Amides in Life

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4-step overview. Step 1: 'ESTER FORMATION: Acid + Alcohol → Ester + H₂O (Fischer esterification). Catalyst: H₂SO₄. Conditions: reflux. Reversible (equilibrium). Alternative: Acyl chloride + alcohol → ester + HCl (irreversible, faster). Esters have fruity smells: banana (isoamyl acetate), pear (propy

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ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - Functional GroupsClass 12, A Level, Class 12, DP Grade 12, Grade 12

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