Name the Alcohol That Would Be Used in the Fischer

question 17

Short Answer

Name the alcohol that would be used in the Fischer esterification synthesis of ethyl propanoate (CH₃CH₂O₂CCH₂CH₃).

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Definitions:

Extracellular Cation

Positively charged ions found outside cells, playing critical roles in fluid balance, muscle contraction, and neural activity.

Extracellular Anion

A negatively charged ion located outside the cell in the extracellular fluid, which helps maintain the cell's electrochemical gradient and osmotic pressure.

Sweat Production

The process by which the sweat glands produce sweat, a fluid consisting of water, salts, and other substances, to cool the body down.

Na+

Sodium ions, essential electrolytes in the body that play critical roles in fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions.