A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/13/O/N/24

Explanation
Esterification of carboxylic acid with alcohol
Steps:
- Identify compound Z as a carboxylic acid based on typical reactions with alcohols.
- Recognize the reaction as esterification, where acid + alcohol → ester + water.
- Determine products: ester (from Z and propan-1-ol) and water.
- Note skeletal formulae apply only to the organic ester product (T), as water lacks one.
Why D is correct:
- Esterification yields one organic product with a skeletal formula (T), per the reaction mechanism.
Why the others are wrong:
- A includes S (likely incorrect ester) and T.
- B includes U (likely alcohol or acid, not product).
- C includes S (wrong structure) and U (irrelevant).
Final answer: D
Topic: Hydroxy compounds
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