Question

Match the given compound with its corresponding functional group.

• A. Ether
• B. Ester
• C. Amine

Answer 1

• Methoxy methane is an ether having the molecular formula $C{H}_{3}OC{H}_3$. Ethers are generally represented as R-O-R', where R and R' are alkyl groups.
• Methyl ethanoate is an ester having the molecular formula $C{H}_{3}COOC{H}_3$. Esters are generally represented as R-COO-R', where R and R' are alkyl groups.
• Methanamine has the molecular formula $C{H}_{3}N{H}_2$. It is an amine as it contains $-N{H}_2$ group in it.