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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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