How many esters with the molecular formula C_5H_10O_2 can be made by reacting a primary alcohol with a carboxylic acid? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 8?
1 Answer
May 21, 2018
I count C. six esters.
Explanation:
Methyl esters don't count, because methanol is not a 1° alcohol. It has no alkyl groups attached to the carbon bearing the
There are six esters that satisfy the criteria.
Ethyl propionate
n-Propyl acetate
Isopropyl acetate
n-Butyl formate
isobutyl formate
sec-Butylformate