What is a general formula for an ester?

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Ashish R. · Grace · Ernest Z.
Nov 20, 2015

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Explanation:

The substitution of a hydrogen atom in a carboxylic acid by alkyl or aryl groups, "R" or "Ar", yields another class of compounds known as esters

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