In: Chemistry
1.) Methyl butyrate is made by an acid catalyzed condensation of
a. Butanol and methanoic acid
b. Methyl butyric acid and methanol
c. Butyric acid and sodium methoxide
d. Methanol and butyric acid
2.) True or false: Esters have a lower potential for hydrogen bonding than either alcohols or carboxylic acids.