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compounds a and b have same molecular formula C4H8O2. compound a is an acid, compound b has fruity smell. name the compounds and write their structrual formula

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Compound a is Butanoic acid, CH3CH2CH2COOH
Compound b is an ester and it can be either of two esters'

Methyl ethanoate CH₃CH₂COOCH₃
Ethyl methanoate CH₃COOCH₂CH₃

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