Q. 695.0( 5 Votes )
The structural formula of an ester is:

Write the formula of the acid and the alcohol from which it is formed.
Answer :
Carboxylic acid: CH3COOH; Alcohol: CH3CH2OH
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PREVIOUSA neutral organic compound is warmed with some ethanoic acid and a little of cone. H2SO4. Vapours having sweet smell (fruity smell) are evolved. What type of functional group is present in this organic compound?NEXTConsider the following organic compounds:
CH3OH, C2HsOH, CH3COCH3, CH3COOH, C2H5COOH, C4H9COOC2H5, CH4, C2H6, CH3CHO, HCHO
Out of these compounds:
(a) Which compound is most likely to be sweet-smelling?
(b) Which compound on treatment with cone. H2SO4 at 170 �C forms an alkene?
(c) Which compound on repeated chlorination forms chloroform?
(d) Which compound is added to alcohol to denature it?
(e) Which compound is a constituent of vinegar?
(f) Which compound is used to sterilise wounds and syringes?
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