Q51E
Question
Write two complete balanced equations for each of the following reactions, one using condensed formulas and one using Lewis structures.
(a) 1-butanol reacts with acetic acid
(b) propionic acid is poured onto solid calcium carbonate
Step-by-Step Solution
VerifiedCondensed structures
Lewis structures
b)
Condensed structres
Lewis structures
Reaction of l-butanol with acetic acid
When acid and alcohol react together, they give an ester.
That ester has an acyl chain of an acid and an ester group of an alcohol, meaning that the product is butyl acetate.
We have shown both types of reactions with Lewis structures and condensed formulas below.
In these reactions, also, water is another product because both \(OH\) and \(H\) are removed from these groups.
Condensed structures
Lewis structures
Reaction of propionic acid with \(CaC{O_3}.\)
In this reaction, benzoic acid is an acid while \(CaC{O_3}\) acts as a base, meaning we have an acid-base reaction.
Propionic acid loses its acidic proton and complexes with calcium. Since it's a bivalent cation, 2 molecules of propionic acid and anion are needed.
Another product is carbonic acid which decomposes to and \({H_2}O\) since it's unstable.
Condensed structres
Lewis structures