Give the name of ester A.
Ester A reacts with hot aqueous sodium hydroxide to form two compounds, B and C. Compound B has the percentage composition by mass: 29.3% carbon; 3.7% hydrogen; 39.0% oxygen; 28.0% sodium. Calculate the empirical formula for this compound.
Compound C has a relative molecular mass of 74 and is oxidised by warm acidified potassium manganate(VII) to produce butanoic acid. Suggest a structure for C. Give reasons for your answer.
What does the term isomerism mean?
Draw an isomer for ester A.
Explain why ester A is a saturated compound.
Ester A can be used as a fragrance or perfume because it diffuses easily. Explain why the rate of diffusion of the ester decreases as the temperature decreases.
Suggest one further use for ester A.