Drawing and naming esters
4 marks · NormalThe following table shows the names of several esters and their uses.
| Ester Name | Alcohol Used | Carboxylic Acid Used | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methanoate | Methanol | Methanoic acid | Solvent |
| Ethyl ethanoate | Ethanol | Ethanoic acid | Nail polish remover |
| Butyl propanoate | Butanol | Propanoic acid | Flavouring |
| Propyl butanoate | Propanol | Butanoic acid | Perfume |
Which ester in the table is made from propanol and butanoic acid?
Name the acid used to produce butyl propanoate.
State the typical use of methyl methanoate.
Give the alcohol required to produce ethyl ethanoate.
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(a) Propyl butanoate
(b) Propanoic acid
(c) Solvent
(d) Ethanol
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Marking points
A1 (a) · 1 mark · Correctly identifies 'Propyl butanoate'.
A2 (b) · 1 mark · Correctly gives 'Propanoic acid'.
A3 (c) · 1 mark · Correctly gives 'Solvent'.
A4 (d) · 1 mark · Correctly gives 'Ethanol'.
Worked solution
a) Propyl butanoate b) Propanoic acid c) Solvent d) Ethanol