Esterification and Esters Key Terms 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? ChemistryFunctional GroupsASOCR Created by: MollyCreated on: 06-05-13 11:33 What is the process of making an ester called? Esterification. 1 of 6 How do you make an ester? By heating an alcohol with a carboxylic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst. 2 of 6 What acid catalysts could you use? H2SO4 (sulphuric acid), HCL (Hydrochloric acid), H3PO4 (Phosphoric acid). 3 of 6 How do you name an ester? The first half of the name comes from the alcohol, the second half of the name comes from the carboxylic acid. 4 of 6 What is the prefix for an ester? 'oate' instead of the 'oic' acid. 5 of 6 What type of reaction is esterification? It is a condensation reaction because a water molecule is removed. 6 of 6
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