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Esters

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

Esters are formed through what type of reaction?

a)

hydrolysis

b)

condensation

c)

hydration

d)

dehydration

2.

Name this compound

a)

propanol

b)

propanoic acid

c)

butanoic acid

d)

butanol

3.

A use for ester is...

a)

fuel

b)

additives in petrol

c)

flavourings

d)

hair dye

4.
What is the functional group shown?
a)
Alcohol
b)
Carboxylic Acid
c)
Ester
5.
The products of the reaction of carboxylic acid and an  primary alcohol in the presence of sulfuric acid are
a)
salt and water
b)
ester and water
c)
acid and a base
d)
smelly
6.
What is the function group shown?
a)
Alcohol
b)
Carboxylic Acid
c)
Ester
7.

Esters are known for......

a)

the bright colours

b)

flammability

c)

exploding

d)

fruity smell

8.

When detecting the odour of a chemical you should...

a)

put your nose over the chemical and take a deep breath

b)

use your hand to fan the odour towards your nose.

9.

What catalyst is used in making esters?

a)

sodium hydroxide

b)

iron

c)

sulfuric acid

d)

lithium oxide

10.

What is this compound called?

a)

propyl ethanoate

b)

ethyl ethanoate

c)

ethyl propanoate

d)

methyl ethanoate

11.
Name the molecule pictured here
a)
Butyl ethanoate
b)
Ethyl butanoate
c)
Butylethan-1-oate
d)
Ethylbutan1-oate
12.
Which carboxylic acid and which alcohol came together to form the ester pictured here?
a)
Butanol and ethanoic acid
b)
Ethanol and butanoic acid