Asked by M, S, E

The functional group contained in the compound

O
||
CH_3-C-O-CH_3

is a(n).

A)carboxy
B)amine
C)ester
D)amide
Answered by M, S, E
The first O is connected to the second C with a double bond.

The underscore means subscript.
Answered by DrBob222
I assume that is CH3COOCH3. That is an ester.
RCOOH acid
RCOOCH3 ester
RCH2NH2 amine
RCH3CONH2 amide (a primary amide in this case)
Answered by M, S, E
So the answer would be an ester since it would be the functional group?
Answered by DrBob222
yes
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