Use the following tips to Draw the Major Organic Product Formed in the Following Reaction.
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Introduction
In organic chemistry, there are a variety of ways to classify reactions. One way is to divide them into two broad categories: addition reactions and elimination reactions. An addition reaction is defined as a reaction in which two or more atoms or groups of atoms are added to a molecule, resulting in the formation of a new molecule. An elimination reaction, on the other hand, is a reaction in which two atoms or groups of atoms are removed from a molecule, resulting in the formation of a new molecule.
One key factor that determines whether a reaction will proceed by an addition or elimination mechanism is the nature of the starting material. In general, addition reactions tend to occur with compounds that have multiple carbon-carbon double bonds (i.e., alkenes), whereas elimination reactions tend to occur with compounds that have carbon-carbon single bonds (i.e., alkanes). Another important factor that can influence the outcome of a reaction is the presence of functional groups (e.g., -OH, -COOH, etc.), which can stabilize certain intermediates and thereby influence the mechanism by which a reaction proceeds.
In this exercise, we will focus on one particular type of addition reaction: electrophilic addition reactions. As the name suggests, these reactions involve the attack of an electrophile (a species that donates electrons) on an electron-rich compound (a nucleophile). The resulting intermediate is called an adduct, and it typically undergoes further processing to yield the final product(s) of the reaction.
The Reaction
In the presence of an acid, esters react with water to form alcohols and carboxylic acids. The general reaction is shown below:
R-COOR’ + H2O → R-COOH + R’-OH
This is a hydrolysis reaction, which means that water is used to break a bond. In this case, the water molecule breaks the ester bond, resulting in the formation of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.
The Product
The product of the following reaction is shown below. The main organic product is drawn in skeletal form, with any pertinent stereochemistry included.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the major organic product formed in the given reaction is light brown in color with a stronger flavor and a non-oily surface. It is medium brown in color and has a slight bittersweet aftertaste.
