Question 43
Alkanoic Acids and EstersWhich of the following represents ethyl ethanoate?
- A.CH3CH2CO2CH3
- B.(CH3CO)2O
- C.CH3CH2CO2CH2CH3
- D.CH3CO2CH2CH3
- E.CH3CH2COCH2CH3.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (CH3CO2CH2CH3)
Explanation
Ethyl ethanoate is the ester of ethanoic acid (CH3CO2–) and ethanol (–CH2CH3): CH3CO2CH2CH3.