O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/12 · May/June 2023 · Q371 Mark

The structure of an ester is shown. Which two compounds react to form this ester?

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Abutan-1-ol and methanoic acid

Bethanol and propanoic acid

Cpropan-1-ol and ethanoic acid

Dpropan-1-ol and methanoic acid

✓ Correct answer

C: propan-1-ol and ethanoic acid

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Topic: Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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