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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct name for the ester formed from methanol and butanoic acid?
Options
A Methyl butanoate
B Butyl methanoate
C Methyl butyrate
D Both A and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Methyl butanoate (IUPAC) and methyl butyrate (common) are both correct.

Hint

Alcohol gives the alkyl name; acid gives the carboxylate.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 367 of 1999
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