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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the name of the ester formed from methanol and propanoic acid?
Options
A ethyl propanoate
B methyl propanoate
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C propyl methanoate
D methyl ethanoate
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Methanol (CH3OH) + propanoic acid (CH3CH2COOH) gives methyl propanoate (CH3CH2COOCH3).

Hint

The alcohol becomes the alkyl part of the ester name.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 51 of 1999
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