Question

What are esters how are they formed give its two uses?

Answer 1

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ESTERS :

* these compounds are the derivatives of carboxylic acids.

* if the hydrogen atom of -COOH gets replaced by 'R', the alkyl group esters are obtained...

* formula : -COOR / (C)OOR

* prefix : oxycarbonyl / R-oxycarbonyl

* suffix : (R)....carboxylate / (R).....oate

USES :

*  Esters with low molecular weight are commonly used as fragrances and found in essential oils and pheromones

* Due to its anesthetic effects, ether is also used as an illicit drug to induce sedation and euphoria.

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