Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry practice

Paper 4 structured question: Carboxylic acids

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Carboxylic acids

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Paper 4Theory (Extended)1 marks

Esterification is a key reaction in organic chemistry.

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When a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst, an ester is formed along with water.

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State the products of the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.
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Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

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Esterification involves the reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol, typically using an acid catalyst to produce an ester and water.

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Explain the role of the acid catalyst in the esterification reaction.
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