3.5 – Reactions of Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives

Learning Objectives

  1. Predict products and write reaction schemes for the following reactions (no curved arrow mechanisms or energy profile diagrams required):
    1. Preparation and hydrolysis of an ester from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol, and the implications of the equilibrium reaction in terms of Le Châtelier’s Principle
  2. Predict products, write reaction schemes, draw curved arrow mechanisms, and draw energy profile diagrams, including all intermediates and transition states for the following reactions:
    1. Reaction of carbon dioxide with a Grignard reagent
    2. Preparation of an ester via a nucleophilic substitution reaction

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