Question

Classifly the following compounds on the basis of functional group_CH3COOH,CH3OCH3,CH3CH2CO



OCH3,and CH3CH2CH2OH.​

Answer 1

1) CH3COOH - Carboxylic acid (Ethanoic acid)

2) CH3-O-CH3- Ether (Methoxymethane)

3) CH3CH2COOCH3- Ester ( R-COO-R' present- Methyl propanoate)

4) CH3CH2CH2OH - Alcohol (Hydroxyl group present - Propan-1-ol)