Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry
18.2Esters
Esters in Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 18.2.1Recall the formation of esters from an alcohol and a carboxylic acid with a concentrated H₂SO₄ catalyst.
- 18.2.2Describe the hydrolysis of esters by dilute acid and by dilute alkali.
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Esters: formation, hydrolysis and soap
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