Fischer Esterification and Saponification

Fischer Esterification and Saponification

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Chemistry, Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains Fischer esterification, a process to create esters from carboxylic acids and alcohols under acidic conditions. It details the mechanism, emphasizing the role of acid catalysis and the importance of equilibrium, guided by Le Chatelier's principle. The tutorial also introduces saponification, the reverse process in basic conditions, highlighting the complementary nature of these reactions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using a strong acid in Fischer esterification?

To provide protons for the reaction

To neutralize the reaction

To act as a solvent

To increase the temperature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the mechanism of Fischer esterification, what happens to the carbonyl oxygen initially?

It forms a double bond

It gets protonated

It becomes negatively charged

It loses an electron

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is water considered a good leaving group in the Fischer esterification mechanism?

Because it is unstable

Because it forms a strong bond with carbon

Because it is very stable when it leaves

Because it is highly reactive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of intermediates are allowed in strongly acidic conditions during a reaction mechanism?

Neutral or positively charged

Neutral or negatively charged

Only neutral

Only negatively charged

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can Le Chatelier's principle be used to drive the Fischer esterification reaction forward?

By increasing the temperature

By adding more reactants or removing products

By using a different solvent

By decreasing the pressure

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process called when an ester is converted back to a carboxylic acid?

Esterification

Hydrolysis

Neutralization

Saponification

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which conditions does saponification work best?

High temperature conditions

Basic conditions

Neutral conditions

Acidic conditions