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What is the name of the process by which esters are made using an alcohol and carboxylic acid?

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Card 7

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Why is making an ester from an alcohol and carboxylic acid known as a condensation reaction?

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Card 8

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How is the ester link formed during esterification?

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Card 9

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What is the reverse reaction of esterification called?

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Card 10

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What smell do esters have?

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Card 11

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What is hydrolysis?

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Card 12

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How is the hydrolysis of an ester carried out?

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Card 13

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Why is alkaline hydrolysis preffered?

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Card 14

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What are polyesters?

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Card 15

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How are polyesters made?

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