Alcohols is a homologous series and have '-OH' as their functional group. The general formula of an alcohol is CnH2n+1OH.
Carboxylic acids are a homologous series and have the functional group '-COOH'The general formula of a carboxylic acid is CnH2n+1COOH.
Carboxylic acids are a homologous series and have the functional group '-COOH'The general formula of a carboxylic acid is CnH2n+1COOH.
Esters can be made from carboxylic acids. They have the functional group '-COO-'. Esters are formed from an alcohol and a carboxylic acid. An acid catalyst is usually used (e.g. concentrated sulfuric acid).
alcohol + carboxylic acid →(acid catalyst) ester + water
