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The general formula of alkanoates is?
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The general formula of alkanoates is?

A.

RCHO

B.

R₂CO

C.

RCOOH

D.

RCOOR

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Correct answer is D

Otherwise known as ESTERS, they are easily gotten from a reaction between the CARBOXYLIC acids and ALCOHOLS

RCOOH + R'OH yields a combination of an ester(RCOOR') and water.

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