Why does methyl benzoate dissolve in concentrated sulfuric acid? Write equation showing the ions produced.?

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Why does methyl benzoate dissolve in concentrated sulfuric acid? Write equation showing the ions produced.?

2007-01-31 05:20:15 · 2 answers · asked by webogirl 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Since methyl benzoate is an ester, I'm pretty sure the sulfuric acid will just hydrolyze the ester forming methanol and benzoic acid.

2007-01-31 05:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Water does not produce hydrogen ions by employing itself. Water in spite of if, can act as an acid while it loses its hydrogens in organic and organic reactions and it could additionally act as a base while it takes in protons. additionally, distilled water has a Ph of 7.

2016-12-17 06:31:30 · answer #2 · answered by wilma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋