Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

The structural formula for compound X is illustrated below. Identify the name of compound X and state how its boiling point compares with that of butanoic acid?

  • Amethyl propanoate; higher than butanoic acid
  • Bmethyl propanoate; lower than butanoic acid
  • Cpropyl methanoate; higher than butanoic acid
  • Dpropyl methanoate; lower than butanoic acid

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