Which functional group is formed when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which functional group is formed when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid?
  1. Ester
  2. Amide
  3. Ether
  4. Aldehyde

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which functional group is formed when an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid?
  • Step 1: Identify the two reactants: an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.
  • Step 2: Understand that an alcohol has a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a carboxylic acid has a carboxyl group (-COOH).
  • Step 3: When these two react, the hydroxyl group from the alcohol and a hydrogen atom from the carboxylic acid combine to form water (H2O).
  • Step 4: The remaining parts of the alcohol and carboxylic acid bond together, forming a new compound.
  • Step 5: This new compound is called an ester.
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