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Question
Which of the following molecular formula corresponds to ethylbutanoate ester?
(a) C5H10O2
(b) C6H12O2
(c) C7H14O2
(d) C8H16O2
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Solution
C6H12O2
Ethylbutanoate ester has the molecular formula C6H12O2 (C2H5COOC3H7).
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