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Homework Statement
I just wanted to review what happens when methyl benzoate dissolves in sulfuric acid (the ionic species that arise). My workings/reasonings are below.
Homework Equations
See below.
The Attempt at a Solution
After the ester in placed in the acid, the O atom double bonded to the C (C=O group) is protonated by the acid.
A series of resonance structures, such as
___OH
___|
Ph-C-OCH3
and
___O-H
___||
Ph-C-OCH3
result?
Before the O atom is actually protonated, can the following be considered as one of the ions, aside from HSO4-, that are produced?
___O-
___|
Ph-C-OCH3
--(+)
Are there any other ions that I am missing from this reaction?
Thanks.