CBSE Class 10 Answered
how to name esters ?
Asked by nidhi | 30 Jan, 2014, 04:36: PM
Expert Answer
Hi Nidhi,
The first component of an ester name "the alkyl" is derived from the alcohol and second component of an ester name "the -oate" is derived from the carboxylic acid.
Example: Methyl propanoate
Answered by | 30 Jan, 2014, 05:29: PM