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

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

Ester X is displayed. Ester X: CH$_3$CO$_2$(CH$_2$)$_7$CH$_3$ Ester X is hydrolysed in aqueous sodium hydroxide. What is the molecular formula of one of the products?

  • AC$_2$H$_4$O$_2$
  • BC$_2$H$_3$O$_2$Na
  • CC$_8$H$_{16}$O
  • DC$_8$H$_{17}$O$_2$Na

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