Question

Draw the ester formed by the reaction of heptanoic acid and ethanol.

Answer 1

Answer:

Ethyl heptanoate (see the attached image for the structure).

Explanation:

• The reaction of heptanoic acid and ethanol will result ethyl heptanoate ester.

• Ethyl heptanoate is the ester resulting from the condensation of heptanoic acid and ethanol. It is used in the flavor industry because of its odor that is similar to grape.
• Kindly, see the attached image of the structure and the reaction.