Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2019

The IUPAC name for CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)COOCH\(_2\)CH\(_3\) is

A

methylpropanoate

B

ethylethanoate

C

ethylpropanoate

D

methylethanoate

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Correct Option: C

Ethyl propionate is a compound with formula C2H5(C2H5COO). It is the ethyl ester of propionic acid. It has a pineapple-like odour. Some fruits such as kiwis and strawberries contain ethyl propionate in small amounts. More

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