Asked by will
C7H14O2 + NaOH
What will this combination make? and can it be balanced?
What will this combination make? and can it be balanced?
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Answered by
Steve
This is probably made easier if you recognize the name of the hydrocarbon: isopentyl acetate
The acetate ion is CH3COO- so we're probably looking for Sodium Acetate as a product. So,
CH3COO-CH2CH2-CH(CH3)2 + NaOH -> CH3COONa + CH2CH2-CH(CH3)2-OH
(I think)
The acetate ion is CH3COO- so we're probably looking for Sodium Acetate as a product. So,
CH3COO-CH2CH2-CH(CH3)2 + NaOH -> CH3COONa + CH2CH2-CH(CH3)2-OH
(I think)
Answered by
will
thankyou its meant to be propyl butanoate and sodium hydroxide
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