Question

11. C2 JUN 06 Q3

Classify the type of reaction occurring below.
CH₂CH₂CHCH₂OH
CH,
→CH₂CH₂C=CH₂ + H₂O
CH,
12.a) Draw the displayed formula, and name the ester formed when ethanoic acid reacts with propan-1-ol
in the presence of a suitable catalyst.
Name:
b) State the name of a suitable catalyst for this reaction.
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Answer 1

11.The type of reaction occurring is an elimination reaction.

12. a) The displayed formula and name of the ester formed when ethanoic acid reacts with propan-1-ol in the presence of a suitable catalyst are:

Displayed formula:

H H

│ │

H-C-C-OH + H-C-C-H → H-C-C-OC-C-H + H₂O

│ │

H CH₃

Name: Propan-1-yl ethanoate or propyl acetate

b) A suitable catalyst for this reaction is concentrated sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).