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JAMB Chemistry 1993 Question 46

Question 46

Alkanoic Acids and Esters

CH3COOCH2CH3 and CH3CH2CH2COOH are

  1. A.isomers
  2. B.esters
  3. C.carboxylic acids
  4. D.polymers
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Answer: A (isomers)

Explanation

Ethyl ethanoate and butanoic acid both have the formula C4H8O2 but different structures, so they are (functional group) isomers.