Question:
An ester of formula C7H1402 gives an alcohol and an acid
Last updated: 7/28/2022
An ester of formula C7H1402 gives an alcohol and an acid when hydrolyzed. When the alcohol is isolated and oxidized, it forms a ketone. Which of these compounds could be the ester? b. sec-butyl propanoate d. tert-butyl propanoate a. isopropyl propanoate c. ethyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate