Write the equation for the reaction between formic acid and amyl alcohol.

univerkov | September 29, 2021 | education

First, let’s find out all the formulas we need.
Formic acid – CH2O2 (exhibits general properties of acids, since it has a functional carboxyl group)
Amyl alcohol – C5H11OH (saturated monohydric alcohol).

CH2O2 + C5H11OH -> HCOOC5H11 + H2O

This reaction is called esterification.

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