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WAEC Chemistry 2010 Objective — Question 46

Question 46 of 49 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following structures represents that of ethylethanoate?

  • A. A. CH3-C(=O)-O-CH3
  • B. B. CH3-C(=O)-O-CH2CH3Correct
  • C. C. CH3-C(=O)-O-CH2CH2CH3
  • D. D. CH2CH3-C(=O)-O-CH2CH3

Explanation

Ethyl ethanoate has the structure CH3-C(=O)-O-CH2CH3, formed from ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) and ethanol (C2H5OH).

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