What of the Following Is the Correct Assignment of the Classes

question 74

Multiple Choice

What of the following is the correct assignment of the classes of the following compounds?

• A) 1 = lactone; 2 = ester; 3 = amide
• B) 1 = ester; 2 = ester; 3 = imide
• C) 1 = ester; 2 = imide; 3 = amide
• D) 1 = lactone; 2 = anhydride; 3 = imide

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