Esters Are Synthesized from Two Classes of Organic Compounds

question 55

Multiple Choice

Esters are synthesized from two classes of organic compounds. Those two types of compounds are

• A) acids and bases.
• B) amines and alcohols.
• C) alcohols and acids.
• D) amines and alkenes.
• E) alkenes and bases.

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