Question

what alcohol is used in formation of this ester : BrCH2CH(OH)COO-CH(CH3)CH3
1)methanol
2)2-propanol
3)2-bromoethanol
4)3-bromo-1,2-propanediol

Answer 1

I think it's 3. I'm having trouble seeing your structure.

Answer 2

OH CH3
\ \
BrCH2CHCOO-CHCH3

Answer 3

@abb0t THIS IS THE STRUCTURE

Answer 4

4

Answer 5

Or 4. Lol

Answer 6

could you tell me Why???

Answer 7

I think it's because you have the alcohol on the primary which can be dehydrated and act as a nucleophile. I don't really remember ester synthesis too well.

Answer 8

Sorry, not dehydrated, but you can remove the proton.

Answer 9

thanks