The name of CH 3 -OCOC 2 H 5 is
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The name of CH3-OCOC2H5 is
- A) methoxyethane
- B) methyl propanoate
- C) ethyl ethanoate
- D) propyl methanoate
Correct Answer: C) ethyl ethanoate
Explanation
In naming an ester (Alkanoate), The partially positive anion R+ is named first followed by the partially negative RCOO- cation (When split into ions). In a more elaborative Structure, the First Carbon is not bonded directly to the Oxygen atom as illustrated in the condensed Structural formula given in the question, instead it is linked to second carbon atom which carries the Ethanoate functional group and lastly, this is of course linked to an Alkyl group (R'). To put this in a clearer way, the Dense Structural Formula that is being referred to in this question as opposed to what was given originally in the question is: CH3?COO?C2H5
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