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Homework Statement
write an equation for the reaction and state the systematic name of the ester formed
3-methyl-1-butanol was mixed with ethanoic acid and refluxed for approx. 40 mins
the mixture was washed in a separating funnel with distilled water, then sodium carbonate, then distilled water again.
The organic layer of the isolation was put inside a conical flask with calcium chloride and allowed to sit
then the mixture was distilled and finally I collected only the fraction that come after 120 degrees (c)
The ester had a distinct banana smell
Homework Equations
chemical equations
The Attempt at a Solution
(CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH + CH3COOH → ?1
?1 + CaCl2 → ?2
I'm really not sure how I'm supposed to do this problem, and I'm terrible with chemical equations. Can anyone help me out with this problem?