Chemistry · Alcohols, Phenols and Ether
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Which class of the compounds is represented by the type formula ROR’?
- A
Esters
- B
Ethers
- C
Aldehydes
- D
Ketones
A. "Esters" have the general formula R-COO-R'.
B. "Ethers" have the general formula R-O-R' where R is the Alkyl group that is variant.
C. "Aldehydes" have the general formula R-COH.
D. "Ketones" have the general formula R-CO-R.
Option A is incorrect as esters are represented by the general formula R-COO-R.
Option B is correct as Ethers are represented by the general formula R-COO-R.
Option C is incorrect as Aldehydes are represented by the general formula R-CHO.
Option D is incorrect as Ketones are represented by the general formula R-CO-R.
Tagged under Chemistry · Alcohols, Phenols and Ether · 2017