the general fromula for an ester is... (ROR', RCOOH, RCOR', RCOOR')?

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2006-12-07 15:43:34 · 4 answers · asked by Lex U 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

The genearl form for and ester is RCOOR.

ROR is and ether
RCOOH carboxylic acid
RCOR ketone

2006-12-07 16:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by Brianne J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Agree with zee_prime: RCOOR.

A combination of acid (RCOH) and alcohol (ROH) produces ester (RCOOR) and water (H2O).

2006-12-07 15:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by tranquil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

RCOOR'.

2006-12-07 15:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

RCOR'.

2006-12-07 15:46:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋