Construct and balance the following reaction equations:
1) decanoic acid + lithium
2)) butanoic acid + calcium
Its C10H20O2 + Li and C4H8O2 + Ca
Thank you so much for help! I really need those answers for a positive grade.
Hi! Please help me with this.
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Re: Hi! Please help me with this.
First write the acids in half structure form
What means
C9H19COOH and C3H7COOH
Acids react with metal under developing hydrogen
2 RH + 2 Li => 2 RL + H2 and
2 RH + Ca => R2Ca + H2
Combine it with the given acids.
What means
C9H19COOH and C3H7COOH
Acids react with metal under developing hydrogen
2 RH + 2 Li => 2 RL + H2 and
2 RH + Ca => R2Ca + H2
Combine it with the given acids.