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We present this topic in our class. the subtitle esters can be found in the chapter 2 of form 5 chemistry. Basically, esters contains the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. this presentation contains the general formula of esters, the functional group, esterification, properties, and the uses of esters in our everyday life. have fun learning!

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Esters Presentation

We present this topic in our class. the subtitle esters can be found in the chapter 2 of form 5 chemistry. Basically, esters contains the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. this presentation contains the general formula of esters, the functional group, esterification, properties, and the uses of esters in our everyday life. have fun learning!

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are formed by the reaction between

Esters

GENERAL FORMULA OF ESTERS


Carboxylic acids Alcohols

Esters

THE FUNCTIONAL GROUP OF ESTERS


Is

the carboxylate group, -COO-

Carboxylate group

C C C O C

MOLECULAR FORMULA OF ESTERS


Same as molecular formula of carboxylic acid :

Cn H 2n O2

Eg: methyl ethanoate (CH 3 COOCH 3) is the isomer of propanoic acid (CH3 CH 2 COOH)

both the compounds have the same molecular formula, that is C3 H6 O2

2)

Second part carboxylic acid Change the -oic to -oate Examples: methanoic acid ethanoic acid methanoate ethanoate

H H C H

O C O

H C H

H C H H

Ethanoate group ( ethanoic acid )

Ethyl group ( ethanol )

Ethyl ethanoate

ESTERIFICATION

Carbocilic acid + alcohol

O R1 C

R2 O

Form ester formula

O R1 C O R2

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ESTERS


Sweet fruit smell Different esters have different odour
Insoluble in water Soluble in organic solvent Low boiling point Volatile liquid Colourless liquid Less dense than water

Non-conductor of electricity Non-

USES OF ESTERS IN EVERYDAY LIFE


Perfume, cosmetics and artificial food flavourings. Solvents for many organic compounds - example: nail polish remover and glue. Aspirin (for headaches).

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