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

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

The structural formula for an ester is $\text{(CH}_3)_2\text{CHOCO(CH}_2)_2\text{CH}_3$. This ester is heated under reflux with aqueous hydrochloric acid. Which two products are produced?

  • Apropan-1-ol and butanoic acid
  • Bpropan-2-ol and butanoic acid
  • Cpropan-1-ol and propanoic acid
  • Dpropan-2-ol and propanoic acid

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