Chapter 14: Q. 14.16 (page 481)
Draw the condensed structural formula for the ester formed when each of the following reacts with ethyl alcohol:
a. formic acid
b. propionic acid
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(part a) 
(part b) 
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Chapter 14: Q. 14.16 (page 481)
Draw the condensed structural formula for the ester formed when each of the following reacts with ethyl alcohol:
a. formic acid
b. propionic acid
(part a) 
(part b) 
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Methyl benzoate, which smells like pineapple guava, is used to train detection dogs. (14.3, 14.4)
a. Draw the line-angle formula for methyl benzoate.
b. Write the IUPAC name for the carboxylic acid and alcohol used to prepare methyl benzoate.
c. Write the balanced chemical equation for the acid hydrolysis of methyl benzoate.
Novocain, a local anesthetic, is the ammonium salt of procaine. (14.5)

What carboxylic acid is responsible for the pain of an ant sting?
Draw the condensed structural formula for each of the following amides:
a. propionamide
b. methylpentanamide
c. methanamide
d. dimethyl ethanamide
Write the balanced chemical equation for the dissociation of each of the following carboxylic acids in water:
a. pentanoic acid
b. acetic acid
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