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2. The structural formula shown below is an organic compound. Whatkind of organic compound is this? What is the functional group? How do you know this?

2. The structural formula shown below is an organic compound. Whatkind of organic-example-1

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The compound given is called an ester this is formed as result of the reaction between a carboxyl group and an alcoholic group and the process is known as esterification reaction.

The name of this compound is called methylethanoate

What kind of organic compound is this?

Answer: This is an ester formed as a result of the reaction between carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

What is the functional group

The functional group is given as -coo-

This is drawn as

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