Could the structures below undergo a Fischer esterification reaction? Reaction scheme of benzoic acid and thionyl chloride to fo
rm an unknown product. No, the structures above cannot undergo a Fischer esterification reaction to form an ester. Yes, if the carboxylic acid is heated in the SOCl2 reagent and a small amount of H2SO4 is used as a catalyst.
1 answer:
Answer:
The correct answer is the first option. No, the structures above cannot undergo a Fischer esterification reaction to form an ester.
Explanation:
The reaction that will take place can be found in the attached file. The reaction does not require any catalyst and it cannot undergo a Fischer esterification reaction to form an ester.
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Answer:
0.0451 mol FeCl₂
General Formulas and Concepts:
<u>Chemistry - Atomic Structure</u>
- Reading a Periodic Table
- Using Dimensional Analysis
Explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define</u>
5.72 g FeCl₂
<u>Step 2: Identify Conversions</u>
Molar Mass of Fe - 55.85 g/mol
Molar Mass of Cl - 35.45 g/mol
Molar Mass of FeCl₂ - 55.85 + 2(35.45) = 126.75 g/mol
<u>Step 3: Convert</u>
<u /> = 0.045128 mol FeCl₂
<u>Step 4: Check</u>
<em>We are given 3 sig figs. Follow sig fig rules and round.</em>
0.045128 mol FeCl₂ ≈ 0.0451 mol FeCl₂