Question

In an esterification reaction, a carboxylic acid reacts with an excess of alcohol in acidic conditions to form an ester. Draw the structure of the ester product in the reaction between pentanoic acid and 1‑propanol. Be sure to show the nonbonding electrons on oxygen.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Esterification is a type of condensation reaction in which an acid  (carboxylic acid) reacts with an alcohol (hydroxyl group) and formation of esters take place with the removal of water.

The reaction of pentanoic acid with 1-propanol follows the mechanism of the esterification process. The ester formed is propyl pentanoate.

The structure is shown in the image below.