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CHM 102 Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions Objective Question
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What is the name of the compound CH3CH2CH2COOCH2CH3?
Options
A Ethyl butanoate
Correct Answer
B Butyl ethanoate
C Ethyl butyrate
D Propyl propanoate
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The acid is butanoic acid (C4) giving butanoate; the alcohol is ethanol giving ethyl. So ethyl butanoate (common: ethyl butyrate).

Hint

Four-carbon acid, two-carbon alcohol.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 329 of 1999
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