Drawing and naming esters

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Which of the following is the correct structural formula for isopropyl ethanoate, formed from propan-2-ol and ethanoic acid?

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Correct option: CH3COOCH(CH3)2

Common mistakes: Picking the wrong alcohol or acid parts

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A1 · 1 mark · Selects option 'CH3COOCH(CH3)2'.

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Isopropyl ethanoate: made from isopropanol (propan-2-ol, structure: CH(CH3)2) and ethanoic acid. The correct formula is CH3COOCH(CH3)2.