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Which of these molecules are esters? Check all that apply.

Which of these molecules are esters? Check all that apply.

A

A three carbon chain. All carbons are bonded to H atoms.

B

A three carbon chain. An outer carbon is double bonded to an O atom and single bonded to an O C H 3 group.

C

D

A three carbon chain. An outer carbon is double bonded to an O atom and single bonded to an H atom.

E

A three carbon chain. One outer carbon is double bonded to an O atom and single bonded to an O H group.

F

The molecule H 3 C O C H 3.

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Reno O. B. answered • 12/14/20

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Choice B is the only ester because the oxygen atom that is part of the methoxy group (CH₃O) is direct bonded to the carbonyl carbon atom.

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Reno O. B.

Choice E is a carboxylic acid because you have a hydroxyl group (OH) attached to the carbonyl carbon.

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