Compound A belongs to both the saturated alcohol and saturated ester groups. Explain why compound A is saturated.
Explain why compound A is classified as an alcohol.
Explain why compound A should be identified as an ester.
Fig. 8.2 presents compound B. Explain why compound A and compound B form a pair of structural isomers.
The displayed formula for compound C appears in Fig. 8.3. Compound C is an ester. Compound C is formed by reacting an alcohol with a carboxylic acid in the presence of a catalyst. State the name of the type of catalyst used in this reaction.
State the name of the alcohol used in this reaction and draw its displayed formula.
Fig. 8.4 presents two monomers that combine to form a condensation polymer. Draw the structure of one repeat unit of this condensation polymer.
Equal numbers of moles of monomers D and E are used to make the condensation polymer. The combined mass of monomers D and E is 80 g. The yield is 100%. Explain why the mass of the condensation polymer made is less than 80 g.