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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

6.3.5.3Uses of carboxylic acids and esters

Uses of carboxylic acids and esters in ZIMSEC 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.

  1. 6.3.5.3.1Describe the acid and base hydrolysis of esters, including making soap from fats and oils.
  2. 6.3.5.3.2State the uses of carboxylic acids and esters.

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  • Esters: formation, hydrolysis and soap

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Uses of carboxylic acids and esters: sample question

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What is the role of concentrated sulfuric acid when ethanoic acid and ethanol are heated together to make ethyl ethanoate?

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