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What is the general structure of an ester?

R-COOR'

R-COO-R'

R-OH

R-COOH

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Which part of the ester name comes from the alcohol used in its synthesis?

the first part

the second part

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What is the process of breaking down esters into their original alcohol and carboxylic acid components using water called?

transesterification

hydrolysis

saponification

esterification

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Which of the following is NOT a product of the base hydrolysis of esters?

alcohol

carboxylate salt

carboxylic acid

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What is the term for the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol to form an ester?

hydrolysis

transesterification

saponification

esterification

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What catalyst is used in the esterification reaction between carboxylic acids and alcohols?

concentrated NaOH

acidified KMnO4

acidified K2Cr2O7

concentrated H2SO4

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