Peroxyacetic acid (bp = 105 °C) has a lower boiling point than acetic acid (bp = 118 °C), even though peroxyacetic acid has a higher molecular weight. Explain why peroxyacetic acid is more volatile than acetic acid.

Show how you would accomplish the following syntheses in good yields.

(b)

Show how you would accomplish the following syntheses in good yields.

(h)

Show how you would accomplish the following multistep syntheses, using the indicated starting material and any necessary reagents.

(c)

Show how you would accomplish the following multistep syntheses, using the indicated starting material and any necessary reagents.

(d)

For each heterocyclic compound,

(i) explain what type of acid derivative is present.

(a)

(b)

(c)

The structures of four useful polymers are shown, together with some of their best-known products. In each case,

(i) determine the kind of polymer (polyamide, polyester, etc.).

(c)

(d)

Which of the following are considered carboxylic acid derivatives?

(a)