Identifying Ester Functional Group

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Which compound is an ester?

A

CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃
B

CH₃CH₂COOH
C

CH₃COOCH₃
D

CH₃CH₂CONH₂

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Hint

Recall the general structure of an ester functional group: R-COO-R’. Look for a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to an oxygen atom, which is itself bonded to another alkyl or aryl group.

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CH₃COOCH₃

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