Question
The structure of an ester is shown.
What are the names of the carboxylic acid and the alcohol that react together to form this ester?
Answer/Explanation
Ans:
B
Question
Carboxylic acids are made by the oxidation of alcohols. Which carboxylic acid is produced from \(CH_{3}CH_{2}OH\)?
A. butanoic acid
B. ethanoic acid
C. methanoic acid
D. propanoic acid
Answer/Explanation
Ans:
B
Question
The structure of ester W is shown.
Which row gives the names of ester W and the carboxylic acid and alcohol from which it is made?
Answer/Explanation
Ans:
C
Question
The formula of an ester is \(CH_3CH_2CH_2COOCH_2CH_2CH_3\).
Which acid and alcohol react together to make the ester?
Answer/Explanation
Ans: B