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Which of the following compounds is an example of an ester?

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Which of the following compounds is an example of an ester?
  1. Ethyl acetate
  2. Butan-1-ol
  3. Acetic acid
  4. Propanoic acid

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds is an example of an ester?
  • Step 1: Understand what an ester is. An ester is a type of chemical compound formed from an alcohol and an acid.
  • Step 2: Identify the compounds given in the question. Look for the one that is formed from an alcohol and an acid.
  • Step 3: Recognize that ethyl acetate is made from ethanol (an alcohol) and acetic acid (an acid).
  • Step 4: Confirm that ethyl acetate is indeed an ester because it is formed from the reaction of ethanol and acetic acid.
  • Step 5: Check the other options to see if they are alcohols or acids, which would not be esters.
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