Question #2f793
1 Answer
May 4, 2016
There are 9 isomeric esters with the formula
Explanation:
Start with the esters of four-carbon acids.
1. Methyl butanoate
2. Methyl 2-methylpropanoate
Now the ester of a three-carbon acid.
3. Ethyl propanoate
Next come the esters of a two-carbon acid.
4. Propyl ethanoate
5. 2-Methylethyl ethanoate
Finally, the esters of a one-carbon acid.
6. Butyl methanoate
7. 1-Methylpropyl methanoate
8. 2-Methylpropyl methanoate
9. 2,2-Dimethylethyl methanoate