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ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and TechniquesJEE Main

What is the total number of carboxylic acids and esters possible with the molecular formula CHO?

Answer: 6

Solution

Carboxylic acids: butanoic acid and 2-methylpropanoic acid (2 structures). Esters, by splitting the 4 carbons between the acyl and alkoxy parts: (1 + 3) gives

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