Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 2 - Structure and Properties of Organic Molecules - Problems - Page 80: Problem 2-22 a

Answer

This compound is an ester. The functional group is circulated on the following image:

Work Step by Step

Since the compound follows the pattern: $R - COO - R'$, it is classified as an ester.
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