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

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

When Compound Y is treated with aqueous sodium hydroxide, methanol and sodium ethanoate are formed. What is the structure of Y?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{CH}_3$
  • B$\text{HCO}_2\text{C}_2\text{H}_5$
  • C$\text{HO}_2\text{CCH}_2\text{CHO}$
  • D$\text{HOCH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{COOH}$

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