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Draw the ester formed by the reaction of heptanoic acid and ethanol.

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Answer:

Ethyl heptanoate (see the attached image for the structure).

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The reaction of heptanoic acid and ethanol will result ethyl heptanoate ester.
  • Ethyl heptanoate is the ester resulting from the condensation of heptanoic acid and ethanol. It is used in the flavor industry because of its odor that is similar to grape.
  • Kindly, see the attached image of the structure and the reaction.
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