Question

Could the structures below undergo a Fischer esterification reaction? Reaction scheme of benzoic acid and thionyl chloride to form 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.

Answer 1

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.