Formation of butyl propanoate and propyl methanoate

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The discussion focuses on the balanced chemical equations for the formation of butyl propanoate and propyl methanoate. The formation of butyl propanoate is represented by the reaction of propanoic acid and butanol, yielding butyl propanoate and water. Similarly, propyl methanoate is formed from the reaction of propanol and methanoic acid, also producing propyl methanoate and water. Both equations are balanced, demonstrating the removal of water as a byproduct in the esterification process.

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91. Write balanced equations to show the formation of each of the following compounds. Name the reactants in each case, and show clearly the removal of the water molecule.

a) butyl propanoate
b) propyl methanoate

Answers:

a) butyl propanoate- C7H14O2 = (CH3CH2COOCH2CH2CH2CH3)

C2H5COOH + C4H9OH ---> C7H14O2 + H2O

Propanoic acid + Butanol ---> butyl propanoate + water



b) propyl methanoate - C4H8O2 = (HCOOCH2CH2CH3)

C3H7OH + HCOOH ---> C4H8O2 + H2O

Propanol + methanoic acid ---> propyl methanoate + water



The equations are both balanced right now with the water molecules, but how do I show the removal of the water molecule and make them balanced again?
 
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