MCAT Chemistry Question — Methyl Propanoate
What is the structure of methyl propanoate? A. CH3COCH2CH3 B. CH3COOCH3 C. CH3CH2COOCH3 D. CH3CHOCH2CH3 Click for Explanation Break down the compound name: methyl indicates CH3, propane indicates a 3-carbon chain, and “oate” indicates an ester linkage. Only choice C)…