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CHM 102 Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions Objective Question
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In ester nomenclature, the name consists of:
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A Alkyl group from alcohol + carboxylate from acid
Correct Answer
B Acyl group from acid + alkyl from alcohol
C Alkyl from acid + alkyl from alcohol
D Aryl from acid + carboxylate
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Esters are named as alkyl carboxylates: the first word is the alkyl group from the alcohol, the second word is the carboxylate (acid name with -ic acid replaced by -ate).

Hint

Methyl ethanoate = methyl from methanol + ethanoate from ethanoic acid.

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Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 296 of 1999
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