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Paper 4 structured question: Naming organic compounds

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Formation of Esters

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Formation of Ethyl Butanoate

Ethyl butanoate is formed from ethanol and butanoic acid. The displayed formula of ethyl butanoate is C2H5COO-C2H5.

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    State the displayed formula of butanoic acid.

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General Ester Formation

Esters are formed from alcohols and carboxylic acids. Identify the alcohol and acid used to form ethyl acetate.

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    State the names of the alcohol and carboxylic acid used to form ethyl acetate.

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