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What are the two components of an ester functional group?

A

A carbonyl group (C=OC=OC=O) bonded to a nitrogen atom which connects to a carbon chain.

B

A carbonyl group (C=OC=OC=O) bonded to an oxygen atom which connects to a carbon chain.

C

A carboxyl group (COOHCOOHCOOH) bonded to a hydrogen atom which connects to a carbon chain.

D

A hydroxyl group (O−HO-HO−H) bonded to a carbon atom which connects to a carbon chain.

Esters Flashcards

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Flashcards for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Esters, covering the key terms, formulae and methods you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2. 20 cards, matched to the Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) specification.